
Dr Karine Lacroix
Advisor
Advancing equity in the workplace is an urgent priority for employers. But it’s hard to know what strategies actually work and are worth investing in.
This practical guide summarises actions that have been shown to improve workplace outcomes (and those that haven’t) for members of designated groups under Canada’s Employment Equity Act – women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities (Black people and people of colour).
Developed in partnership with Employment and Social Development Canada and Dr. Sonia Kang, Canada Research Chair in Identity, Diversity, and Inclusion, this guide builds on BIT’s prior research on gender equity, offering a massive update in an area where insights are rapidly changing.
Twenty-eight evidence-based actions are outlined in the report, organised by whether they are effective, promising, or to be avoided for certain groups, including:
How can BIT help?
The Behavioural Insights Team can help your organization achieve real progress towards your EDI goals, through a combination of:
We also offer rapid advice, workshops and end-to-end consultancy projects. For more information, get in touch:
Advisor
Principal Advisor
Principal Advisor
Director, BIT Canada and Interim Director, BIT Latin America and the Caribbean
Canada Research Chair in Identity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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