重口味SM named one of Canada鈥檚 Best Diversity Employers
Published: March 19, 2021
The 重口味SM has been named one of Canada鈥檚 Best Diversity Employers for the 14th consecutive year.
The competition, run by Mediacorp and The Globe and Mail, recognizes employers with exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs. Successful applicants are chosen for noteworthy and unique initiatives through a comparison of applicants from the same industry.
鈥淭he university is committed to building an intentionally diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment that engages and supports our community,鈥 says Karima Hashmani, U of T鈥檚 executive director, equity, diversity and inclusion. 鈥淭his award recognizes our efforts to create initiatives, programs and systemic change, all of which require time, collective responsibility and a shift in culture.鈥
The award spotlights U of T鈥檚 ongoing recruitment of equity-deserving groups including women, Indigenous, racialized persons, those with disabilities and LGBTQ2S+ communities. Examples include U of T鈥檚 diversity internship in human resources and equity, a program for human resources graduates who self-identify as Indigenous, racialized or persons with disabilities. U of T鈥檚 participation in Indigenous Career Fair, a networking event to help Indigenous youth prepare for and enter the labour market was also highlighted.
