Resources
For those attending We for She, or simply looking to champion change in their workplace or community, please find a list of some helpful resources to refer to below.
- Gender Strategy Toolkit: A direction for achieving gender equality in your orginzation.
- Seven-step plan to improve gender diversity at any company from Canadian Business
- The latest Women Matter report from McKinsey and Company. Click here.
- The Minerva Foundation Face of Leadership Report. Click here.
- Women in the Workplace 2016 is a comprehensive study of the state of women in corporate America. The study is part of a long-term partnership between LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company to give companies the information they need to promote female leadership and foster gender equality in the workplace.
Click here to download the Women in the Workplace 2016 report.
- “You can find finance anywhere” – Cheryl Yue, lululemon. Video.
RESOURCES AND TOOLS FROM LEADERS IN DIVERSITY
WE FOR SHE has compiled some key tools from the international gender diversity movement and examples of diversity programs to help BC move forward on gender parity.
These organizations are leading the way for gender diversity and inclusion, and sharing their experiences along the way. They offer resources you can learn from and tools you can use in your own life and organization.
- Engineers Canada 30 by 30
The 30 by 30 initiative aims to increase the percentage of women engineers to 30% by 2030 (BC is currently at 17%). The website shares tips for improving employee retention and advancing women in engineering. - EY Diversity and Inclusiveness
In 2017, EY was ranked #1 for Diversity and Inclusiveness by DiversityInc. Their D&I website includes articles on trending topics, videos of leaders’ perspectives on inclusion and a roadmap for success. - HeForShe by UN Women
This solidarity movement engages men in the movement toward gender equality. The website includes motivational videos and Action Kits for individuals, organizations and students with ideas for how they can get involved. Check out the HE FOR SHE Parity Report, which shares case studies of organizations working towards gender parity. - HSBC Diversity and Inclusion Program
HSBC has made diversity and inclusion part of their corporate culture. In 2016, they continued to have a gender-balanced board and 60% of their senior leadership were women. Check out HSBC’s 2016 Employment Equity Narrative Report, which shares some of their diversity policies and practices. - PwC Diversity and Inclusion
PwC is a champion for diversity and inclusion and they offer specific supports for women. They are a UN Women HeforShe Corporate Impact Champion and maintain The Gender Agenda Blog. They share their struggles and successes as they work to increase gender diversity and create an inclusive corporate culture in their latest report, The PwC Diversity Journey. - Microsoft Global Diversity and Inclusion
Microsoft focuses on their people, culture and customers to make gains in diversity. Their extensive diversity and inclusion website includes training resources, success stories and business cases. - Supplier Diversity at RBC
RBC believes that supplier diversity adds value to its supply chain. They provide equal access to procurement opportunities to groups that are under-represented. The RBC website shares the rationale for a supplier diversity program, eligibility and what they measure. - UN Women
UN Women is part of the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women around the world. Their website includes stories, information and resources addressing all issues that affect women’s global equality. - World Economic Forum Interactive Tool: Mapping Global Transformations, Gender Parity
This interactive tool allows users to navigate through the various issues surrounding gender parity and see an up-to-date feed of worldwide articles, research and best practices from world leaders on the topic. - For more diversity leaders, check out the 2017 DiversityInc List of Top 50 Companies for Diversity