EDI on BIV: Leading in the Wake of #MeToo and Black Lives Matter

On this episode of EDI on BIV, guests from the UBC-based non-profit Blueprint discuss corporate leadership in the wake of #MeToo and Black Lives Matter. Blueprint founder Dr. John Izzo, and director of engagement and partnerships Nicky Dhaliwal, discuss their research with KidSafe CEO Chantelle Kri…

EDI on BIV: Identity and inclusion

On the latest episode of EDI on BIV, Harpo Mander joins co-hosts Barinder Bhullar, senior vice-president of corporate affairs at Brains Bioceutical, and BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin to discuss identity and inclusion in the workplace. Mander is a community builder and host of the podcast Brown…

EDI on BIV: Equity, diversity and inclusion in higher-ed

Rohene Bouajram, associate director of strategic IBPOC initiatives at the University of British Columbia, joins this episode of EDI on BIV to discuss the newly launched Beyond Tomorrow Scholars program. Bouajram also offers insight into leading strategic EDI initiatives.

Replay: EDI on BIV: An invitation to transform

This episode of EDI on BIV discusses the online education platform Deyen, and how it's inviting Canadians to learn about Canada's colonial history from the perspective of Indigenous women. Chastity Davis-Alphonse, founder of Chastity Davis Consulting and Deyen, discusses transformation, truth and r…

EDI and recruitment in 2021

This episode of EDI on BIV examines steps companies can and are taking to change their recruitment processes. Michael Dha, managing director of Strive Recruitment, discusses trends related to recruitment, and how employers can consider equity, diversity and inclusion when hiring. Barinder Bhullar, …

Best of: EDI on BIV Progressive Aboriginal Relations

Tabatha Bull is the president and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. She discusses the CCAB's Progressive Aboriginal Relations program and how businesses can foster diversity and inclusion through PAR. Chastity Davis-Alphonse, founder of Chastity Davis Consulting, joins BIV execut…

EDI on BIV: Closing the board diversity gap

On this episode of EDI on BIV, Trish Mandewo, president and founder of Synergy Executive and Boards Consulting Group, discusses how to close the diversity gap on corporate and non-profit boards, and in executive leadership ranks. Chantelle Krish, a strategic advisor on advocacy, equity and communic…

Best of: EDI Hiring diverse abilities in business

Jamie Millar-Dixon is an inclusive workforce consultant with BC Partners in Workforce Innovation. She dispels some of the myths that exist around hiring people with disabilities, and covers the economic benefits of building a team that embrace diverse abilities. Vivian Chan, co-chair of Vancouver S…

EDI on BIV: Pride and inclusion at work

It's Pride month. Colin Druhan, executive director with Pride at Work Canada, discusses the organization's workplace audit, which allows Canadian employers to assess how they support and include LGBTQ2+ professionals. He also discusses the barriers to employment and advancement faced by members of …

EDI on BIV: Diversity and inclusion in leadership

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade president and CEO Bridgitte Anderson joins EDI on BIV to discuss the board’s work on diversity and inclusion. Wyle Baoween, CEO of HRx and a member of the GVBOT’s Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council, joins BIV executive editor Hayley Woodin as a co-host.