Alberta Congressboard
Bridging Alberta's Economic Future
ACB's 9th Annual Workplace Conference

Post Conference Proceedings
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Executive Summary


Executive Summary (140 kb)

Creating Diverse Workforce Supply Channels (640 kb) report by Karen Link of Critical Link Management Group)


Alberta Congress Board - October 2008 Overview


Chief Facilitators Report (100 kb)


Resolution Overview (voting process)

Resolutions passed are highlighted in blue

- Multiple Choice -

1) Group #1: 'Diversity Leaders' Resolution: ACB initiate a program in Alberta, beginning at the 2009 Conference, that recognizes work environments demonstrating leadership in diversity.

108 Votes

1

Yes

69

64%

2

No

39

36%

2) Group #2: 'Champions' Resolution: We, as representatives of labour, advocacy groups, community leaders, government, business & education, take responsibility for being Champions for promoting and demonstrating inclusiveness in our workplaces and communities - also the ACB facilitates the efforts by business, government, labour, advocacy groups, education & community leaders to develop a diversity champions initiative.

101 Votes

1

Yes

61

60%

2

No

40

40%

3) Group 3: 'Everybody In' Resolution: That the ACB will facilitate the creation of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between professional bodies, industry & all levels of government to streamline faster pathways to professional accreditation by inviting senior officials at all levels of government to be engaged.

105 Votes

1

Yes

14

13%

2

No

91

87%

4) Group #4: 'Dispel the Fear Factor' Resolution: That the ACB urge industry & government leaders to work cooperatively to use their influence as good corporate citizens to promote diversity in the workplace by developing a multi-media campaign to be initiated in 2009 in order to strengthen communication around the benefits of diversity within the workforce.

100 Votes

1

Yes

72

72%

2

No

28

28%

5) Group #5: 'The Paradigm Shifter' Resolution: That all organizations be challenged by the ACB to integrate diversity and inclusion strategies and outcome measures in their business plans.

90 Votes

1

Yes

47

52%

2

No

43

48%

6) Group #6: 'Choreographing Diversity/Diversification' Resolution: That ACB and stakeholders establish a continuing program to recognize and promote the value of diversity amongst its stakeholders.

92 Votes

1

Yes

48

52%

2

No

44

48%

7) Group #7: 'Movers & Shakers' Resolution: That the ACB facilitate the development of a diversity mentorship framework that will enable the stakeholders to design & implement a diversity mentorship program in their workplace.

108 Votes

1

Yes

70

65%

2

No

38

35%

8) Group #8: 'Bounce' Resolution: That ACB call on the Diversity Project to create a more inclusive workplace, and as a part of its mandate, a more inclusive membership within the Congress Board.

103 Votes

1

Yes

22

21%

2

No

81

79%

9) Group #9: 'Aligning for Diversity' Resolution: That members of the ACB recommend that organizations establish training for all employee(s) to learn about the workplace culture & for all employees, current and new, to learn about each other and create an inclusive workplace.

107 Votes

1

Yes

41

38%

2

No

66

62%

10) Group #10: 'Perfect "10"' Resolution: That in consultation with government, industry, labour & communities, a consistent & coordinated Diversity Learning Program be implemented at all workplaces & schools within three years.

107 Votes

1

Yes

40

37%

2

No

67

63%

11) Group #11: 'Culture Club' Resolution: That a Diversity Toolkit be developed by the Diversity Project for general and free distribution to stakeholders.

105 Votes

1

Yes

72

69%

2

No

33

31%

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