Training Sessions

Barriers to employment for 2SLGBTQIA+ people continue to be high in Canada despite the creation of legal protections. During this session presented by Pride at Work Canada, we will review the study Hiring Across All Spectrums which showed what the current barriers to employment for 2SLGBTQIA+ jobseekers are in Canada. We will also discuss how to reduce those barriers and to create an inclusive talent acquisition pipeline regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

Learning goals:

• Understand the barriers to employment for 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
• Discover how to recruit from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
• Learn how to create an inclusive hiring process on gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Audience: Talent Acquisition and Human Resources teams
Pricing/Investment:

• In-person/Hybrid presentations:
  • Partners: $3,000 + taxes
  • Non-Partners: $4,000 + taxes
• Virtual presentations:
  • Partners: $2,000 + taxes
  • Non-Partners: $3,000 + taxes

Languages: English, French
Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours
Delivery Method: Virtual or In-Person/Hybrid (depending on location)

Going beyond the idea of “resilience”, it’s time to recognize and explore the strengths that come from our identities, relationships with the communities we serve and lived experiences we have – and how we can apply those to our work. The session will showcase Pride at Work Canada’s groundbreaking research Lead with Pride: Best Practices for Advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ Leadership, and explore how we can implement lessons from 2SLGBTQIA+ Leaders in practice, and in mobilizing against rising hate, while caring for ourselves.

Learning goals:

• Delve into lessons from 2SLGBTQIA+ Leaders
• Take stock of the strengths we’ve built through community-making and self-discovery
• Strategize how to apply those strengths for career advancement and change-making

Audience:

• Pride Employee Resource Groups
• 2SLGBTQIA+ teams

Pricing/Investment:

• In-person/Hybrid presentations:
  • Partners: $3,000 + taxes
  • Non-Partners: $4,000 + taxes
• Virtual presentations:
  • Partners: $2,000 + taxes
  • Non-Partners: $3,000 + taxes

Languages: English, French
Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours
Delivery Method: Virtual or In-Person/Hybrid (depending on location)

Including 2SLGBTQIA+ employees has gone from moral courage to a business imperative. We can’t tell someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity by looking at them, so the language we use to describe our identities has always been important and somewhat complex. Even those who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community can lose track of the most current and appropriate terms as well as how to use them in various workplace situations.

Learning Goals:

• Delve into inclusive workplace communications around gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
• Understand what to do when you make a mistake.
• Discover how to act in allyship with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Audience: For all audiences
Pricing/Investment:

• In-person/Hybrid presentations:
  • Partners: $3,000 + taxes
  • Non-Partners: $4,000 + taxes
• Virtual presentations:
  • Partners: $2,000 + taxes
  • Non-Partners: $3,000 + taxes

Languages: English, French
Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours
Delivery Method: Virtual or In-Person/Hybrid (depending on location)

A rainbow logo in celebration of Pride sends a message about an employer’s
intention to be inclusive of 2SLGBTQIA+ clients and employees. Rainbows, on their own, do not result in measurable change for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees or achieve objectives related to diversity, equity and inclusion. In fact, new research shows that introducing brand-related measures without meaningful action can backfire and alienate queer and trans jobseekers and employees.

Learning Goals:

• Showcase how rainbows without action can negatively impact your organization’s brand among the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
• Identify the key factors influencing employment inequities of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and job seekers.
• Provide actionable best practices to build bring a sense of belonging for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and jobseekers.

Audience: For All Audiences
Pricing/Investment:

• In-person/Hybrid presentations:
  • Partners: $3,000 + taxes
  • Non-Partners: $4,000 + taxes
• Virtual presentations:
  • Partners: $2,000 + taxes
  • Non-Partners: $3,000 + taxes

Languages: English, French
Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours
Delivery Method: Virtual or In-Person/Hybrid (depending on location)

In a world where trans and non-binary rights are still under constant scrutiny, and a rise in trans-hate is upon us, it is essential for employers to be advocates and take concrete action in allyship. This presentation equips you with introductory knowledge and key strategies to foster a workplace culture that not only accepts but affirms all gender identities and gender expressions. Join us in the journey toward inclusion and advocacy for trans and non-binary job-seekers and employees, ensuring they have safer and more positive experiences in your organization.

Learning Goals:

• Understand basic terminology and the evolving landscape of gender identity and expression in the workplace.
• Discover or reinforce the importance of using correct pronouns and how to use more inclusive language in the workplace.
• Delve into practical strategies for supporting trans and non-binary colleagues, including an overview of their experiences and the barriers they face in the workplace.

Audience: For All Audiences
Pricing/Investment:

• In-person/Hybrid presentations:
  • Partners: $3,000 + taxes
  • Non-Partners: $4,000 + taxes
• Virtual presentations:
  • Partners: $2,000 + taxes
  • Non-Partners: $3,000 + taxes

Languages: English, French
Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours
Delivery Method: Virtual or In-Person/Hybrid (depending on location)

There is a well-documented wage gap for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada, a group that is more likely to be unemployed or underemployed than the general population. More employers than ever are making a commitment to cultures of belonging and are therefore trying to make their workplace cultures more accepting of 2SLGBTQIA+ workers. But is acceptance enough for our communities to reach their full economic potential? Is focusing on “sensitivity training” for employees at the entry level going to build the next generation of 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders? Pride at Work Canada wants to convene a discussion about the innovative solutions that will be needed for our communities to thrive in the area of employment.

Learning goals:

• Learn from the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and job seekers in Canada.
• Develop solutions to your 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion strategy.
• Explore how to create an attractive culture for 2SLGBTQIA+ talent.

Audience: Human Resources and DEI teams
Pricing/Investment:

• In-person/Hybrid presentations:
  • Partners: $4,000 + taxes
  • Non-Partners: $5,000 + taxes
• Virtual presentations:
  • Partners: $3,000 + taxes
  • Non-Partners: $4,000 + taxes

Languages: English
Duration: 3 hours
Delivery Method: Virtual or In-Person/Hybrid (depending on location)

Inclusion is often driven by employees on their journey to create workplaces that are welcoming of everyone. The best employers understand that employee resource groups (ERGs), business resource groups (BRGs), affinity groups, and inclusion councils that leverage the lived experience of their employees from equity-deserving communities make their workplaces a more inclusive. This workshop will focus on the life cycle of employee resource groups, strategic planning, event management, and best overall best practices for effective and inclusive ERGs. Participants leave with a set of defined goals and a 6 to 8-month roadmap to success.

Learning goals:

• Understand the employee group life cycle.
• Discover tools to use in the strategic planning for ERGs.
• Learn how to create an inclusive environment to all potential ERG members.

Audience: Employee Resource Group members
Pricing/Investment:

• In-person/Hybrid presentations:
  • Partners: $4,000 + taxes
  • Non-Partners: $5,000 + taxes
• Virtual presentations:
  • Partners: $3,000 + taxes
  • Non-Partners: $4,000 + taxes

Language: English
Duration: 3 hours
Delivery Method: Virtual or In-Person/Hybrid (depending on location)