Council on Inclusive Work Environments

About the Council

Success in attracting, motivating and retaining diverse talent requires knowledge of, and commitment to, the principles of inclusion and respect. The Council on Inclusive Work Environments (CIWE) is an ideal forum for professionals to learn about leading-edge practices in diversity and to share their knowledge and experience with peers. Through regular Council meetings, network dinners, webcasts and a members-only website, individual concerns are transformed into collective insights. The Council offers a unique opportunity to learn and to bring practical ideas back to your organization.

Benefits of membership

• Learn about the most effective practices from leading experts and peers in the public and private sectors.
• Develop your own professional network of diversity colleagues from progressive organizations.
• Acquire leadership skills by actively participating in meetings, sharing information and assisting in the development of Council agendas.
• Improve your organization’s performance by building your knowledge, expertise, competencies and capabilities in creating an inclusive work environment.
• Improve your own performance by interacting with network members, both within and outside of regular meetings.

Key Features and Outcomes

• Network meetings three times a year in cities across Canada, including one joint meeting with Conference Board councils from the U.S., Europe and Asia Pacific every two years.
• Relevant member-driven meeting agendas.
• Presentations and dialogue with thought leaders in the field of diversity.
• Roundtable discussions with peers at each meeting to share challenges and successes and to provide opportunities to seek advice.
• Webcasts provide opportunities to learn from diversity experts.
• Members-only website, with access to meeting agendas, past presentations and other relevant information.