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  • Greater Corner Brook presents: The Business Case for Diversity

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    Name: Greater Corner Brook presents: The Business Case for Diversity
    Date: November 28, 2017
    Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM AST
    Event Description:
    The Business Case for Diversity With the most rapidly aging population in Canada and growing out migration to other parts of the country, businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador are increasingly challenged to secure a stable and reliable source of labour. Even more, these structural challenges have only become more acute in recent years with the crash in oil prices and the resulting economic downturn. At the same time, however, immigration to the province is accelerating as newcomers arrive to fill shortages at all levels of the labour force, in both large and small communities alike. Is your business prepared to operate within this increasingly diverse marketplace? This presentation will make the case for cultural diversity as a real business asset that can be harnessed to drive greater levels of entrepreneurialism, innovation, and economic growth – and will show how businesses that take simple steps to manage diversity in the workplace can achieve a decisive advantage over their competitors
    Location:
    Quality Inn
    Date/Time Information:
    Tuesday November 28th
    Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am
    Contact Information:
    Sherry Hynes at 634-5831
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    Fees/Admission:
    $20 (GCBBT Members)
    $25 (General Admission)
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  • Business Truth & Reconciliation Business Truth & Reconciliation

    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is taking proactive steps to promote reconciliation and respect for Indigenous rights within the corporate sector. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 92, the Chamber urges its members to embrace the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a guiding framework. This entails a commitment to meaningful consultation, fostering respectful relationships, and obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before embarking on economic projects. Moreover, the Chamber advocates for equitable access to employment, training, and educational opportunities for Indigenous communities, ensuring they reap sustainable benefits from economic development initiatives.

     

    Recognizing the importance of education, the Chamber encourages businesses to provide comprehensive training for management and staff on the history of Indigenous peoples, including the legacy of residential schools, Indigenous rights, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. Emphasizing intercultural competency, conflict resolution, and anti-racism, these efforts aim to foster a more inclusive and harmonious corporate environment rooted in mutual understanding and respect.

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