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SUMMARY:From Reform to Results: Employer Perspectives on Removing Systemic Barriers
DESCRIPTION:Many organizations have moved beyond conversations about inclusion and are implementing institutional reforms to address systemic barriers within their workplaces. But what changes are actually making a difference? How are organizations measuring impact? What challenges arise during implementation? \nThis interactive discussion brings together employers and organizational decision-makers to share practical experiences\, lessons learned\, and insights from the reforms they have introduced across areas such as recruitment\, advancement\, workplace policies\, and leadership accountability. \n  \nParticipants will explore:\n\nInstitutional reforms designed to remove systemic barriers\nStrategies for implementation and change management\nChallenges encountered and lessons learned\nApproaches to measuring outcomes and impact\nHow organizations are sustaining progress over time\n\n  \nAgenda\n1:00 – 1:15pm – Welcome and Introductions  \nOpening remarks\, introduction to the session\, and overview of objectives \n1:15 – 2:00pm – Session 1: Putting Equity into Practice: Employer Experiences and Lessons Learned \nThis panel brings together employers and industry leaders to share their experiences advancing gender equity within their organizations. Panelists will discuss the strategies\, policies\, and practices they have implemented\, the challenges encountered along the way\, lessons learned\, and the impact these efforts have had on their workplaces. \n2:00 – 2:10pm – Networking\, discussions\, break  \n2:10 – 3:00pm – Session 2: From Funding to Impact: Lessons from WAGE-Funded Organizations \nThis panel features organizations leading initiatives supported through Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) funding. Panelists will share the systemic barriers they are working to address\, the approaches and partnerships that have supported their efforts\, key lessons learned\, emerging opportunities\, and the impact achieved to date. The conversation will provide valuable insights into driving meaningful and sustainable change through community-led and sector-based initiatives. \n3:00 – 3:10pm – Networking\, discussions\, break  \n3:10pm – 4:00pm – Roundtable Discussions – Advancing Change Together \nThis interactive session provides an opportunity for participants to connect with peers\, exchange perspectives\, and explore solutions to common challenges. Discussions will focus on sustaining momentum\, strengthening partnerships\, measuring progress\, and advancing meaningful change within organizations and communities \n4:00 – 4:30pm  – Networking  \nParticipants have an opportunity to connect with peers and continue sharing experiences\, ideas\, and best practices \n  \nSpeaker:\n \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPaola Cetares MBA\, MFADirector of Public Affairs at the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)\, where she leads the organization’s government relations\, advocacy\, and policy work. She oversees OSPE’s policy submissions\, task forces and working groups\, stakeholder engagement\, and externally funded \n  \n  \n \n  \nMatteo Stewart (he/him) TEDx Speaker and Senior Inclusive Leadership Facilitator at Diversio with 30+ years’ experience advising global leaders. He now advocates for belonging in workplaces and championing the effort to address unconscious bias with conscious action. \n  \n \nSartaj Sarkaria\nChief Executive Officer of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)\, where she leads national initiatives to advance diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and accessibility in workplaces across Canada. With more than a decade of executive leadership experience\, Sartaj has a strong track record of guiding organizations through transformation\, strengthening governance\, and driving sustainable growth. \n  \n \nAnjali Barak BDS\, MHA\, PMP – Lotus STEMM\nShe is a Global Health Strategist and Project and Program Manager passionate about advancing digital health innovation and promoting equity\, diversity\, and inclusion. \n  \n \nPooja Sharma\nManager of Professional Services Projects at ECO Canada with extensive experience leading funded initiatives that foster collaboration across industry\, academia\, Indigenous communities\, and other key stakeholders.  \n  \n  \n  \nThis session is intended for employers\, executives\, organizational leaders\, and decision-makers responsible for implementing organizational policies\, systems\, and workplace reforms. It is designed as a peer-learning discussion focused on practical implementation and measurable outcomes. \n 
URL:https://eco.ca/event/from-reform-to-results-employer-perspectives-on-removing-systemic-barriers/
LOCATION:YWCA Toronto\, 87 Elm Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M5G 0A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lunch n’ Learn
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