Leading Inclusion: Building Workplaces People Want to Stay In

Leading Inclusion – Workplace Capacity Building & EDI is a 75-minute interactive session designed for workplace leaders who want practical, future-ready strategies to attract, engage, and retain talent in a rapidly changing labour market.

By 2035, Canada is projected to lose 25% of its workforce due to population aging. At the same time, organizations are increasingly reliant on younger generations, New Canadians, people with disabilities, racialized workers, and LGBTQ2S+ communities. These are not “emerging” talent pools. They are today’s workforce.

Diversity is a fact. Inclusion is a skill.

Research consistently shows that most workers experience low engagement and frequent negative emotions at work. Organizations that prioritize equity, inclusion, and psychological health and safety see higher engagement, productivity, creativity, and innovation and are better positioned for long-term sustainability.

This session goes beyond awareness to focus on real-world leadership competencies that strengthen organizational capacity and create workplaces where people can thrive.

Leading Inclusion brings employers together for shared learning and practical application around:

• Key workforce development and labour supply trends shaping today’s talent market
• The business impact of equity, diversity, and inclusion strategies
• Psychological safety as a foundation for engagement and high-performing teams
• Identifying and addressing barriers to inclusion within your organization
• Inclusive workforce development strategies that support long-term engagement and retention

Participants will engage in collaborative, action-oriented discussions focused on what you can do now — not someday.

By the end of this session, participants will gain:

• Increased awareness of demographic and workforce trends affecting attraction and retention
• Practical insight into how EDI and psychological safety strengthen organizational capacity
• Tools and resources to support inclusive recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention
• Clear, actionable strategies that can be applied immediately in your workplace

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Whether you’re navigating talent shortages, culture challenges, or the evolving expectations of today’s workforce, this session will equip you with the skills to lead inclusion and lead effectively in the future of work.

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