2012 BC Workplace Inclusion Conference
Learn. Discuss. Connect. Business Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion
Tuesday, September 25th, 2012
8:30am - 5:00pm Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver BC
Open Door Group and the BC Employer Diversity Forum present the 2nd Annual BC Workplace Inclusion Conference. The conference brings together over 150 BC Employers to learn, discuss and connect with each other around Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace from a business perspective. Hear from and connect with leaders in the business community such as Electronic Arts, Deloitte, Safeway, ICBC, Telus amongst several more.
The Conference also includes a special luncheon to recognize individuals and businesses that have demonstrated a genuine commitment to supporting inclusive workplaces. For more information on the awards, go to: http://www.opendoorgroup.org/2012-bc-workplace-inclusion-awards111.php
8:30am - 5:00pm Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver BC
Open Door Group and the BC Employer Diversity Forum present the 2nd Annual BC Workplace Inclusion Conference. The conference brings together over 150 BC Employers to learn, discuss and connect with each other around Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace from a business perspective. Hear from and connect with leaders in the business community such as Electronic Arts, Deloitte, Safeway, ICBC, Telus amongst several more.
The Conference also includes a special luncheon to recognize individuals and businesses that have demonstrated a genuine commitment to supporting inclusive workplaces. For more information on the awards, go to: http://www.opendoorgroup.org/2012-bc-workplace-inclusion-awards111.php
Conference Agenda
BC Workplace Inclusion Conference
8:30 - 9:00 Registration, Tea & Coffee and Networking
9:00 - 9:15 Opening remarks: Open Door Group, Chair of the BC Employer Diversity Forum
9:15 - 9:45 MORNING KEYNOTE:
9:45 - 11:00
Shala Chandani, ICBC Manager, Diversity & Inclusion
Cliff Yeo, SAFEWAY, Human Resources
Leah Carlson, IMPARK, Manager of Customer Service
11:00 - 11:15
11:15 - 12:00 Learn, Discuss and Connect BREAK for Networking and meeting with Exhibitors
12:00 - 12:30 LUNCH
12:30 - 1:00
1:00 - 1:30 AWARDS CEREMONY Nominations for the
1:30 - 4:30
4:30 - 5:00
9:00 - 9:15 Opening remarks: Open Door Group, Chair of the BC Employer Diversity Forum
9:15 - 9:45 MORNING KEYNOTE:
Fiona Easton, TELUS, HR-Manager, TELUS Diversity & Inclusiveness
9:45 - 11:00
EMPLOYER PANEL DISCUSSION: “Trends and Practices in Diversity and Inclusion”
Ginger Maseda, ELECTRONIC ARTS, Global Diversity and InclusionShala Chandani, ICBC Manager, Diversity & Inclusion
Cliff Yeo, SAFEWAY, Human Resources
Leah Carlson, IMPARK, Manager of Customer Service
11:00 - 11:15
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
11:15 - 12:00 Learn, Discuss and Connect BREAK for Networking and meeting with Exhibitors
12:00 - 12:30 LUNCH
12:30 - 1:00
CONFERENCE KEYNOTE Kenneth Fredeen, DELOITTE General Counsel and Chair of the Panel on Labour Market Participation for Persons with Disabilities initiated by The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance.
1:00 - 1:30 AWARDS CEREMONY Nominations for the
2012 BC Workplace Inclusion Awards
are now being accepted and will close on August 31st. Click here to nominate in one or more of the following categories:- (a) Individual Employee Recognition,
(b) Manager/Leadership Recognition,
(c) Overall Workplace Culture Recognition - Under 50 Employees
(d) Overall Workplace Over 50 Employees
(e) Non-profit/Social Enterprise Recognition
1:30 - 4:30
CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Topics include:- (1) "Practices to begin implementing a Diversity and Inclusion Strategy", facilitated by Erin Robinson, Diversity & Inclusion, Manager Vancity and Shala Chandani, Manager, Diversity & Inclusion, ICBC
(2) "Inclusive Workplaces through engaging in Inclusive Communities", facilitated by Parker Johnson, EEO Office, City of Vancouver
(3) "Engaging and Retaining a Diverse Workforce", facilitated by Karen Rolston, Director of the UBC Continuing Studies Centre for Intercultural Communication
4:30 - 5:00