
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Education
With diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives increasingly impacted by legal and political developments, the following resources provide information to help employers support DEI-related workplace efforts.
The Future of DEI in the Private Sector
As diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts face increasing legal and political scrutiny, this session explores the evolving landscape for private sector employers. We’ll examine the implications of recent court decisions, shifting enforcement priorities at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and the legal risks associated with common DEI initiatives—from quota-based goals to employee resource groups (ERGs) and incentive structures. Participants will gain practical, legally grounded guidance for designing inclusive, defensible DEI programs that align with business objectives and withstand regulatory scrutiny.
More InformationNeuroinclusive Benefits—How to Better Support Neurodivergence in the Workforce
Today, many more Canadian adults and children are receiving neurodivergent diagnoses, such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, various learning disabilities (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia), etc. Employers who “lean-in” to their neurodiverse talent can tap into powerful skillsets and gain competitive advantages.
Unfortunately, organizational practices are often lacking in effective accommodation of neurodivergent employees, and many benefit plans also fail in this regard. Neglecting to incorporate these needs fuels stigma and impacts long-term well-being, workability and productivity.
Neuroinclusive Benefits—How to Better Support Neurodivergence in the Workforce
Benefits are more than a program—They're a powerful message about who we are as employers.
Benefits reflect what we value; how we care; and whether our employees feel seen, respected and supported. In today’s global and diverse workforce, benefits are one of the most immediate and tangible ways to build trust, foster inclusion, and show that people truly matter and are at the heart of our organizations.
Join us for an inspiring and practical session that reframes benefits as one of the most immediate and visible expressions of respect in the total rewards strategy. This conversation explores how organizations around the world are designing benefit offerings that demonstrate care, equity and trust to meet employees where real life happens.
Navigating Workplace Anxiety: Strategies for Success
Three out of four individuals experiencing stress or anxiety report that it interferes with their daily lives, including their work. Workplace anxiety can affect performance, relationships and overall job satisfaction. This workshop will explore the common causes and symptoms of anxiety in the workplace, providing actionable strategies to reduce its impact and foster a healthier work environment.
More InformationArticles
- Health Equity Depends on Personalization, Not Just Populations (Benefits Quarterly, Second Quarter 2025)
- Is Your Workplace Age-Friendly? Strategies to Retain the Wisdom of Older Workers (Plans & Trusts, March/April 2025)
- Empowering Modern Retirement Solutions for the 100-Year Life (Plans & Trusts, January/February 2025)
- Growing and Diversifying Apprenticeships: A Partnership Approach to English Language Instruction (Benefits Magazine, May/June 2025)
- Inclusive Benefits and Pensions to Attract and Retain Top Talent (Plans & Trusts, November/December 2024)
- Demographics, Longer Term Financial Risks and the Emerging Workplace Culture (Benefits Quarterly, Fourth Quarter 2024)
- Proxy Discrimination and Its Influence on Employee Benefit Plans (Plans & Trusts, September/October 2024)
- Culturally Responsive Benefits in the Workplace: Fostering Health and Productivity (Plans & Trusts, July/August 2024)
- Hyper-Personalized Rewards (Benefits Quarterly, Second Quarter, 2024)
- Working Toward Neurodiversity Inclusion (Plans & Trusts, September/October 2023)
- Make DEI Part of Your Employee Benefits DNA (Benefits Quarterly, First Quarter, 2023)
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