News & Events New Resource on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Hiring Practices Available Now!

The BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) has published a valuable new resource to answer frequently asked questions on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) hiring practices.

This comprehensive Q&A resource offers definitions of key terms, clarifies how EDI works, and outlines the measures it includes in the workplace. It also addresses related legal issues, helping to demystify EDI hiring practices for employers and employees alike.

Some of the key questions answered in this resource include:

• What do EDI hiring practices look like?
• Why are some groups underrepresented in the workplace?
• Are EDI hiring practices legal?
• Are employers required to conduct EDI hiring?
• When should EDI hiring practices end?

Additionally, the resource covers “special programs” that allow employers to apply for formal designation from BCOHRC for initiatives aimed at lowering barriers for disadvantaged groups.

This resource complements the BCOHRC’s Employment Equity Toolkit, which supports employers in enhancing equity within their businesses and organizations.

Find out more at bchumanrights.ca/EDI-hiring-qa.

Let’s work together to promote equity and inclusion in the workplace!