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Diversity, Immigrants and the War for Talent May 26, 2010 Clarion Resort Pinewood Park Presented by: Trevor Wilson Global Human Equity Strategist Author,

Diversity at Work, The Business Case for Equity

Objectives • Provide a context for the evolving state of diversity and immigrant settlement • Outline the historical evolution of diversity over the past two decades • Link diversity and immigrant settlement to the existing war for talent ©2009 TWI Inc. All rights reserved.

Equality vs. Equity

 Equality = sameness  When we treat people equally, we ignore differences .

 Equity = fairness  When we treat people equitably, we recognize differences.

Diversity

 “ Acknowledging any difference that can impact on the fair or equitable treatment of people, such as gender, race, age, ethno-cultural background, sexual orientation, disability, religion, education, class, marital status, family status, etc...” © 2009 TWI Inc. All rights reserved.

Inclusiveness… ► ► ► ► Inclusiveness is about creating a climate where diversity is valued. In an inclusive environment each person is recognized and developed, and their talents are routinely tapped in to.

In an inclusive organization people are valued because of, not in spite of, their differences. An inclusive environment is equitable for all.

Source: Dr. Janet Smith Federal Taskforce on an Inclusive Public Service Jan, 1999

North Bay: Welcoming Community Goal 

To develop an

inclusive

and welcoming community: one that respects the cultural traditions of local immigrant groups, understands and values the contributions of immigrants in the community.

Create a Climate of Inclusiveness

Do we create a climate of Inclusiveness for students, parents, and community representatives at our board ?

A climate where people feel valued, respected, and included across all of their differences.

A place where talented people choose to live and work, a place where all citizens feel they have “a place at the organizational table” that matters.

Typical Client Executives Eligible for Retirement Senior Managers Eligible for Retirement

Eligible for Retirement 2003 - 2012 Available

% Feeder Group Eligible for Retirement 2003 - 2012 Available

National Demand for Managers

6,000,000 5,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 0 2001

2003 2005 2009 Demand for Managers Cnd. Born Grads Available Immigrants with Degrees

By 2015 there will be only two growing components of Canada’s labour force

3.0

CANADIAN LABOUR FORCE GROWTH Annualized per cent change 2.5

2.0

1.5

2.3

1.9

1.3

1.0

0.5

0.9

0.0

80-84 85-89 90-94

Forecast by TD Economics as at Sept. 2006 Source: Statistics Canada

95-99 1.9

00-04 1.2

05-09 0.7

Forecast 10-14 0.3

15-19 0.1

20-24

Outlook: Population Growth from Immigration

PER CENT OF THE TOTAL CANADIAN POPULATION INCREASE ACCOUNTED FOR BY IMMIGRATION Per cent Per cent 180 180 160 Forecast 160 140 120 100 80 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 60 40 20 0 72 74 76 78 80 82 84 86 88 90 92 94 96 98 00 02 04 06 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 0

Immigrants to Canada

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1957 1967 1977 1997 2007 Africa Asia Caribb.

SA USA Europe UK

The Equity Continuum ©

(1995 - 2008)

Employment Equity Corporate Social Responsibility Diversity Inclusion Human Equity © Denial

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Compliance Moving Beyond Compliance

The Business Case

Integrated Diversity

Inclusive and Equitable Organizations

Employers of Choice for All

Source: Wilson, T. Diversity at Work: The Business Case for Equity, Toronto: John Wiley&Sons, 1996

The Immigrant Settlement Business Case ► Attract and retain top talent in an environment of labour shortages ► Broaden the talent pool for recruiting new employees ► Better understand and respond to an increasingly diverse customer base ► Tap into new local markets; expand the customer base through improved cultural awareness and communications ► Achieve an competitive edge by engaging more effectively with diverse customers, clients, suppliers and partner companies globally ©2009 TWI Inc. All rights reserved.

The North Bay Community Business Case

We are in the midst of a global economic transformation. While this transformation to a knowledge-or idea-driven creative economy has been underway for more than three decades, the current financial and economic maelstrom has accentuated its importance…We must harness the full creative potential of all citizens. We must broaden our talent base by drawing more broadly on the creative skills of our people and workforce. Openness to outsiders, newcomers, immigrants, minorities and gays and lesbians signals a community that is open to all types of people enabling that place to attract the best and brightest from around the world.

Ontario’s Opportunities in the Creative Age The Martin Prosperity Institute 17

S.H.A.P.E V.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS

What Shape Does Talent Take?

Shape “V” S trengths H eart Where do you naturally excel? What do you love to do? A ttitude What is your attitude towards work? P ersonality What are your character traits? E xperience V irtue What is your unique life experience? Do you “live” the organization’s values?

The Required Shift Assimilation Past  Equality • Differences are ignored • Treat people the same • Focus on “fit” Tolerance Present  Diversity • Differences are recognized • Treat people equitably • Focus on righting historical wrongs

Group focused Group focused

Inclusion Future  Human Equity • Differences are critical • Focus on job/talent fit • Play to the strengths • Invest in your best

Individual focused

TWI Profile Mission: Approach: To create Human Equity™ strategies that maximize the diverse talents and experience of our clients’ total workforce.

Our Approach to leveraging human capital is based on the book,

Diversity at Work: The Business Case for Equity.

Clients:           Coca-Cola Ernst & Young The World Bank The Home Depot NASA Telus Oxfam International Consultants to The North American Trinity Group and the Federal Task Force on an Inclusive Work Environment Moderators for the Canadian Diversity Roundtable Measurement Partners with BMO Financial Group for Canada’s Best Diversity Employers ©2009 TWI Inc. All rights reserved.

Trevor Wilson Author & Global Human Equity Strategist E-mail: [email protected]

(416) 368-1968 x 400 www.twiinc.com