Inclusive Employer Recognition Program Participation

  • Inclusive Employer Recognition Program

    Building workplaces where everyone can thrive.

  • HOW IT WORKS

  • The Southeast Alberta Workplace Inclusion Charter (WIC) is a locally-driven, no-cost toolkit and recognition program supporting employers to create more inclusive workplaces in the Southeast Alberta.

  • WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

  • Any employer with workplaces in Southern Alberta can participate in this free program. We encourage businesses, non-profits, and government organizations of all sizes to join the program and take these practical steps to build more inclusive workplaces.

  • WHY PARTICIPATE?

  • Inclusive workplaces are not just socially responsible; they are a strategic business advantage driving profitability, innovation, reputation, and long-term sustainability.

    Increased Awareness: Build awareness of your employees' diverse needs and support them in meaningful ways, leading to higher satisfaction and stronger productivity.
    Enhanced Reputation: Inclusive employers gain a positive reputation that helps bring in skilled candidates, while saving time and resources on recruitment and onboarding.
    Better Retention: An inclusive workplace fosters belonging and commitment, improving talent retention and reducing the costs of turnover.

  • HOW IT WORKS

  • 1. Select Inclusive Workplaces Practises: The program outlines a list of inclusive workplace practices. These practices are designed to help the business to build an inclusive woking environment where employees have a sense of belonging, a need to stay, and higher productivity.

    • Complete any 5 commitments to be recognized as a 2026 Bronze Workplace Inclusion Champion
    • Complete any 7 commitments to be recognized as a 2026 Silver Workplace Inclusion Champion
    • Complete any 8+ commitments to be recognized as a 2026 Gold Workplace Inclusion Champion
  • 2. Implement and Track: Employers sign the Workplace Inclusion Charter Declaration, choosing a number of inclusive workplace practises to implement, pledging to take meaningful action on workplace inclusion within 6-12 months.
  • 3. Receive Recognition: Employers who effectively implement their selected inclusive workplace practices receive annual recognition. We recognize participating employers as Bronze, Silver, or Gold Workplace Inclusion Champions.

  • Workplace Inclusion Charter

  • COMMITMENTS

    Choose a number of commitments that you would like to implement in your workplace.

  • DECLARATION OF COMMITMENT TO WORKPLACE INCLUSION

  • As a signatory to the Southeast Alberta Workplace Inclusion Charter, we value the diversity of our team and are dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in our business. We share this commitment throughout all departments and strive to foster belonging at work and in the community.

    Participation in this program must begin before June 2026 to qualify and recipients will be announced in Summer of 2027.

  • PRINCIPLES

    1. Everyone deserves a safe and respectful work environment.
    2. Diversity contributes to the strength and prosperity of our workplace and our local
      community.
    3. Employers play an important role in welcoming and including new residents to our
      community and workforce.

  • OUR SHARED VISION

  • Southeast Alberta employers lead in building inclusive workplaces where diversity drives business success, rights are upheld, and all employees feel valued to participate, succeed, and stay.
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  • Learn More: www.theinclusionhub.ca/inclusive-employer-recognition
    Email: sbamperineza@ccisab.ca
    Phone: (403) 360-2344
    www.theinclusionhub.ca/mha | @medicinehatlip

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