2023 Bow Valley Workplace Inclusion Charter (WIC) Commitments
To be recognized as a Workplace Inclusion Champion, all signatories undertake 5 required actions (* marked actions), as well as additional commitments for Silver- and Gold-level recognition.
Bronze-level Champions: Fulfill 5 required commitments (5 total)
Silver-level Champions: Fulfill an additional 5 commitments (10 total)
Gold-level Champions: Fulfill an addition 8 commitments (13 total)
Capacity Building
*1. Designate a central location to house settlement and community resource information for staff. Details & Resources ➝
2. Enroll one or more leaders in Upstander Training with YWCA Banff. Details & Resources ➝
3. Enroll one or more leaders in intercultural competence training and share what you learned with your team. Details & Resources ➝
4. Offer an Employee Assistance Program benefit for part-time & new employees. Details & Resources ➝
Culture, Language, & Newcomer Inclusion
*5. Play the introduction to Settlement Services in the Bow Valley video during onboarding. Complete settlement referral forms at onboarding and when supporting Permanent Residency applications. Details & Resources ➝
6. Provide Settlement Services in the Bow Valley with a point-in-time staffing profile for your organization. Details & Resources ➝
7. Adopt a policy and standard operating procedure for the use of interpretation & translation. Details & Resources ➝
8. Have your employee handbook reviewed for plain language considerations, or complete the AWES workshop and self assessment. Details & Resources ➝
9. Share a memo re: prioritizing of English language instruction with all leaders responsible for scheduling.
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10. Adopt a time off policy that accommodates diverse cultural traditions and holidays.
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Accessibility
*11. Add an equal opportunity (or ‘pro-diversity’) employer statement to recruitment advertisements with directions on how to request accommodations during the hiring process. Details & Resources ➝
12. Attend a Disability Awareness and Inclusive Workplace Education session with Vecova and complete the follow-up action planning exercise. Details & Resources ➝
