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WRDC Helping Industry Achieve Its Diversity Goals

WRDC: Who We Are • Provincial non-profit organization • Created in 1997 • Educational Resource Centre (ERC) in 2002

WRDC: Our Mandate WRDC is committed to increasing women's participation in trades and technology (T&T) occupations

WRDC: How Do We Do It? Create Awareness with Hands-on Career Exploration Programs for Girls (Youth) Provide Recruitment and Provide Career Counselling Retention Programs / Services and Development Programs/ for Employers (Diversity and Services for Women Respectful Workplace) Provide Linkage between Employers and Women for T&T Employment Opportunities

WRDC: Program and Services • Career exploration for girls and young women • Career counseling and development for women • Recruitment and retention strategies and best practices for employers to enhance diversity practices

What is Diversity? A mosaic of people who bring a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, perspectives, values and beliefs as assets to the groups and organizations with which they interact.

Diversity makes a company stronger! A diverse environment is one that includes people from different gender, various backgrounds and identities, who have a variety of interests, beliefs, skills, and opinions, and acknowledges that how we view these differences can impact the fair treatment of people within that environment.

Diversity yields • Higher productivity • Lower employee turnover • New ideas and perspectives • Better understanding of the global market • Better access to new markets • Enhances corporate reputation

DARE to be DIVERSE Recruitment and Retention Strategies www.wrdc.nf.ca

Make Diversity a Strategic Priority.

WRDC is committed to working with industry stakeholders to create effective diverse workplaces as part of a holistic response to labour shortages and diversity challenges in the trades and technology fields. Through our FREE consultation and professional development services, WRDC works one-on-one with stakeholders to develop long lasting and systematic diversity practices by assessing their individual needs and developing customized recommendations and supports.

WRDC SERVICES: Recruitment & Retention Services for Industry /Employers

Diversity Planning & Workplace Assessments Consultation services for contractors, subcontractors and suppliers: • Diversity Plans • Women’s Employment Plans • Assessments of Workplace Diversity Policies and Procedures • Assessments of Worksite Readiness

Climate Survey WRDC will assist in: • Development and implementation • Assess current workplace climate • Monitor the effectiveness of retention initiatives over time Climate Surveys: • Allow companies to identify and address cultural issues • Provide financial benefits for the company in increased productivity and decreased time off and turnover

Professional Development Workshops • Dare to be Diverse: Recruitment & Retention Best Practices (2-4 hrs): overview of best practices for successful recruitment and retention of women and other under-represented groups. • Bridging the Gender Gap (2-4 hrs) : explore gender as a culture and examine differences in communication, perceptions and behaviors in a safe and supportive atmosphere.

Professional Development Workshops • Creating a Respectful Work Environment: Addressing Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace (0.5-1 day): Gold Seal Certified by the Gold Seal National Accreditation board 1 credit towards communication Courses

Professional Development Workshops • Creating a Respectful Work Environment: Addressing Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace (0.5-1 day): Content includes harassment, discrimination, and bullying and examines the ways that organizations, managers/supervisors, and employees can work together to create and maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment; Highly-effective and interactive session that can be customized by occupation type, workplace, and sector; Train-the-Trainer availabl e

Professional Development Workshops • Valuing & Managing Diversity for Supervisors and Managers (1 day): Interactive session for managers, supervisors, and HR professionals that provides a solid understanding of what diversity is, how companies can benefit from it, and how to effectively manage it within their organizations; Content focuses on effective communication and management best practices for a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Managing a Diverse Workforce (1 day) Diversity management is a business strategy aimed at tapping the full potential of all employees in the organization with the goal of achieving a competitive advantage. 1-day Workshop includes: • Self assessments • Personal objectives • Comprehensive guide book • Exercises, discussion questions, and group activities • Action Plan template

Managing a Diverse Workforce (1 day) This diversity workshop for managers and supervisors will: • provide supervisors with an understanding of workplace diversity issues; • outline the four cornerstones of diversity: awareness, understanding, acceptance, and behaviour; • provides recommended behavioral tools for fostering a more cohesive workplace; and • demonstrate how to adopt a management style that encourages diversity an creates a culture of inclusion.

Managing a Diverse Workforce (1 day) Workshop themes include • defining diversity and inclusion in the workplace and how it affects the organization and individuals; • identifying stereotypes, harassment, discrimination, and workplace bullying; • learning about the importance of communication and use of inclusive language; • pitfalls to avoid; and • managing diversity skills and strategies.

Managing a Diverse Workforce (1 day) By the end of this training, participants should be able to: • describe the four cornerstones of diversity: awareness, understanding, acceptance and behaviour; • identify levels of self-awareness and opportunities for improvement; • recognize how changes in the world can affect them and their views; • explain appropriate word choice and the impact of communication; • recognize stereotypes; • identify the pitfalls related to diversity and how to avoid them; • effectively deal with inappropriate behavior; and • adopt a management style that encourages diversity and inclusion.

Train the Trainers A half day to full day “Train the Trainer" Topics include: • Creating a Respectful Work Environment • Managing Diversity

Labour Market Support WRDC supports industry to: • Attract and connect with qualified skills trades and technology women • Advance and retain qualified female employees • Achieve diversity targets

THANK YOU. Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) 31 Peet Street, Suite 109, St. John's, NL Tel: 709-738-3713 Email: info@wrdc.nf.ca To find a WRDC office nearest you, please visit our website: www.wrdc.nf.ca FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: www.facebook.com/wrdcwomen| www.linkedin.com/company/wrdc | https://twitter.com/WRDC_News | https://twitter.com/WRDC_Explore