How attractive is the workplace to minorities and persons of
disadvantage?
Company unaware of diversity as a recruitment tool.
Company aware that workforce diversity could be a recruitment tool.
Company uses its diversity as a recruitment tool.
Company has a reputation as great place for a diverse workforce.
STAY
an organiz-
ation
where people
want to
stay
How satisfying is the workplace to minorities and persons of disadvantage?
Company does not use diversity as a retention tool.
Company is aware that diversity could be used as a retention tool.
Company ensures that it provides a positive environment for a diverse workforce.
Company is known by staff as great place for minorities and persons of disadvantage.
PERFORM
an organiz-
ation
where
people
want to
contribute
How well does the diversity of the workforce impact and support high levels of performance?
Company does not see the connection between a diverse workforce and performance.
Company aware of the connection between a diverse workforce and performance and is working to improve it.
Company uses its diverse workforce to help meet performance goals.
Company has built a diverse workforce to support high performance.
ADAPT
an organiz-
ation
where
people
willingly
adapt to
change
How well does the diversity of the workforce impact and support adaptation to change?
Company does not see the connection between workforce diversity and adaptation to change.
Company is aware of the connection between workforce diversity and adaptation to change and is working on improvement.
Company uses its workforce diversity to help adapt to change.
Company has built a diverse workforce in order to help it adapt to change.
In Manitoba, employers are challenged to make their workplaces attractive to a very diverse population. The capacity to be respectful of gender, religion, race, language, culture, ability, sexual orientation, and other factors has become part of the basic ‘price of admission’ to “Employer of Choice” challenge. The table below shows how we assess workplace diversity. There are four levels in the grid extending from 'Entry Level' to 'Workplace of Choice'. Where does your company score?
OVERALL
Providing for a diverse workforce.
Company unaware of the importance of workforce diversity.
Company aware of the importance of a diverse workforce working to improve.
Company provides an attractive workplace to a diverse workforce.
Company has built workforce diversity into the way it operates.
