Scotiabank named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers
As Scotiabank progresses towards its multi-year Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, Allyship is the Bank's platform to inspire employees and advance DEI in the workplace. In January, the Bank's third annual Allyship Summit took place, an all-Bank learning opportunity for employees across its footprint to become better allies for each other, its clients and in the diverse communities in which the Bank operates. Additionally, to support the Bank's ongoing commitment to inclusion across our footprint, the first VP of Global Inclusion role was introduced to signify the organization's ongoing efforts to drive impactful initiatives to progress the Bank forward on its inclusion journey.
"At Scotiabank, we have an ongoing responsibility to listen and learn from colleagues about their lived experiences and take meaningful actions to build greater inclusion that can be sustained. This means challenging bias, confronting discrimination, and respectfully valuing every voice," said
In addition to the ongoing Allyship & Reconciliation event series throughout the year, more than 450 DEI-specific learning resources are available to employees to continually advance inclusion and promote allyship in the workplace. New learning resources introduced to employees in the last year specifically support in using inclusive language and actions to create equitable work environments and making inclusive hiring decisions.
Last June, the Bank also announced its Global Inclusive Standards of Care for employee benefits to provide a more consistent experience for employees across the organization's footprint. This new standard will initially focus on health gaps for the LGBT+ community and women, and cover areas like mental health, women's health and expanded same sex partner coverage.
The Bank continues to invest in creating mentorship and sponsorship programs to progress its commitment to attract, retain and promote diverse talent. Scotiabank recently introduced its Global DEI Sponsorship Program, dedicated for high-potential and high-performing employees who identify as a member of an equity deserving group.
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