HRPLD's Diversity Committee

• To raise and maintain awareness about the ongoing need to support diversity in London's workforce
• Promote the perception, acknowledgement and implementation of diversity in employers
• Aim at reducing discrimination and promoting equal opportunities
• Encourage the practice of mutual respect for qualities and experiences that are different from our own
• Coach HRPLD to be, and to be perceived by its members and the community at large as, a strategic partner for Diversity initiatives in London and District
• Position diversity as an integral part of HRPLD’s and member organizational systems

HRPLD Diversity Committee's Mission:

• The Diversity Committee will provide HRPLD members with a resource for learning and accessing information regarding diversity issues
• Diversity is the source or creativity and innovation that can provide the potential for future development and competitive advantage
• Diversity opens up alternative ways of perceiving, thinking and acting and thus enriches the organization
• The Diversity Committee will build, package and market the business case for diversity for HRPLD by researching global diversity themes and trends, recommending best practices for London and District, maintaining a comprehensive database of local resources and presenting a Diversity Return on Investment (DROI) model
• The Diversity Committee will build and maintain strategic partnerships with like-minded organizations and individuals 

We're here to meet your needs:

• Interested in volunteering for the Diversity Committee? (someone with blog expertise would be especially welcomed!)
• Need a Diversity question answered?
• Used a Diversity service or product you'd like to recommend?
• Read a Diversity book or article you'd like to review?
• Able to share details of a successful Diversity initiative you've launched? Contact us via This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Articles from the Diversity Committee:

October 2009: Diversity in the Workplace - For employers, it pays to support disabilities

September 2009: Hiring International Talent Myths vs. Reality

March 2009: More Women Fill Canada's Top Business Jobs, On Top of Diversity Events, Local Diversity

February 2009: On Top of Diversity Events, Local Diversity: Interview with Harold Usher, Councillor for City of London-Ward 12

January 2009: On Top of Diversity Events, Local Diversity

December 2008: The Christmas Dilemma, IBM Religious Accommodation, On Top of Diversity Events

November 2008: Cultural Intelligence, On Top of Diversity Events and Halloween in the Office!

October 2008: 25 Ways To Promote Diversity In Your Organization, On Top of Diversity Events

September 2008: Minorities not comfortable being themselves at work: Study, On Top of Diversity Events

June 2008: Diversity Finds Its Place, On Top of Diversity Events, Watch for Cultural Biases in Assessing Employees

May 2008: Affiliated Websites Help Employers Become More Diverse, On Top of Diversity Events, Recommended Celebration

April 2008: Diversity in the Workplace: Tips to fitting in when you are one of the only Diversity Employees in the Office, On Top of Diversity Events, and Recommended Diversity Reading

March 2008: Diversity in the Workplace, On Top of Diversity Events and Recommended Diversity Reading

February 2008: Making the most of multi-generational workplaces, Report on London/Middlesex Immigrant Employment Task Force Event - Employing International Talent: Success Stories  Revealed!, and Police Officer Finds Rewards Bridging Gaps 

January 2008: Simple steps to support workplace diversity, Diversity events in London, and Local Diversity: EllisDon is No. 1 Best Employer in Canada

December 2007:Appreciating diversity during the holidays, The 2nd Annual Ability First Conference Highlights, and Recognize, Empathize and Maximize - The International Opportunity 

November 2007: Tapping into Emerging Markets: An introduction to multicultural/ethnic marketing

October 2007: Stayed Tuned...

September 2007: Diversity Awarness: One person at a time

June 2007: Global Talent: Are you Tapping in?

May 2007: Workplace Challenges and Diversity: Let's see if you are ready.

April 2007: From the Diversity Committee:  Success Stories of Building an Inclusive, Diverse Workforce.

A Human Resources Profile: Who Are you? How Did you Get Here? An Interview with Lee Anderson and Dale Fleming.

March 2007: Accommodating Differently Abled Employees

Some Other Links - Accommodating Differently Abled Individuals 

February 2007: Building the Business Case for Diversity.

DIVERSITY LINKS & RESOURCES

January 2007: Introducing HRPLD's Diversity Committee.