BCEA Inclusive Recruiting Webinar: April 27

EIN 10 CS BCEA 400

April 13, 2021

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

​@ 12 PM PST

Topics:

  • To understand the realities of the hiring process for underrepresented/marginalized groups – in particular, some of the academic research and data on bias in resume screening and hiring
  • To discuss some of the patterns underlying bias in hiring/recruiting
  • To learn about some ways to reduce bias in the hiring and recruitment process

Go HERE to register

Dr. Hadiya Roderique 

Diversity and Inclusion Advocate | Journalist | Lawyer ​

​As a young, black woman working as a lawyer on Bay Street, Dr. Hadiya Roderique  delivered a wake-up call to corporate Canada in the form of her Globe and Mail feature essay, “Black on Bay Street.” Shared more than 13,000 times on Facebook, with the accompanying video watched more than 250,000 times, Roderique’s think piece sparked discussion in boardrooms across Canada. In her thought-provoking talks, she discusses barriers and challenges to diversity and inclusion, and counters those common arguments to show the power behind a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

A graduate of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law, Roderique is a researcher, consultant, broadcast commentator, and former podcast host. An award-winning writer, she has bylines in The Globe and Mail, The Walrus, the National Post, Chatelaine, and Maclean’s. She also holds an M.A. in Criminology, and a Ph.D. in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. As a researcher, she broadly examines how race, gender, and parenthood shape perceptions and relationships in the workplace.

In 2018, Roderique was named one of Canadian Lawyers’ 25 Most Influential Lawyers, and she was recognized with the Rising Star award from the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers.

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