Webinar: Busting Myths About DEI Data: Your Rights, Responsibilities, and Opportunities [Partners Only – EN]
Webinar: Busting Myths About DEI Data: Your Rights, Responsibilities, and Opportunities [Partners Only – EN]
May 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.
Data collection is a cornerstone of successful DEI strategies, yet many organizations struggle to navigate the complexities of ethical and effective practices. This session will address common myths surrounding DEI data, clarify legal rights and responsibilities, and highlight opportunities for leveraging SOGIE (sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression) data to drive workplace inclusion.
With International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on May 17, this webinar provides timely insights into how data collection can support efforts to combat systemic barriers faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ employees. By understanding key workforce trends, organizations can take meaningful actions to build equitable workplaces and uphold their commitments to diversity and inclusion.
Learning objectives:
- Understand your legal rights and responsibilities around DEI data collection.
- Learn how to leverage SOGIE data to inform your DEI initiatives.
- Identify systemic barriers and use data to create targeted, effective solutions.
Target Audience:
- HR leaders,
- DEI professionals, and
- Compliance teams.
About the speaker:
Sophia Dhrolia (she/her, they/them)
Sophia Dhrolia (she/they) is a DEI leader who is passionate about building a culture that values diversity, champions inclusion, and promotes collaboration to drive business results. She is committed to developing environments where differences are valued and where people are empowered to bring their authentic selves to the workplace. She focuses on breaking down systemic barriers, driving positive change in organizations, and on improving experiences.
Sophia speaks regularly on the importance of advocacy, inclusive language and creating cultures of belonging. She has been a keynote speaker for Steps of Pride 2022, CPHR in BC and Yukon, a featured guest on the ‘Mom Strength’ podcast and in high school classrooms. She is also the proud recipient of the 2024 Women in Payments advocate for Diversity & Inclusion award and 2022 Women in IT ‘Diversity Lead of the Year’ award.
Accessibility:
- Spoken language: English
- Automatic translation: English to French
- Subtitles provided: English and French
- Format: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)
- Type of engagement: participants are invited to interact via the chat (no audio or video)
- Please register below for any additional accessibility requests. For any questions, you can email info@prideatwork.ca.
This event is exclusive for employees and board members of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca.