Advocis DIBE Committee – Employee Information

Advocis DIBE Committee – Employee Information

DIBE_Banner

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
–Jane Goodall

Purpose

The goals of the Advocis DIBE Committee (ADC) flow from the DIBE Action Plan and Executive Management Team (EMT). A member of the EMT will serve as a liaison to the ADC. The liaison’s purpose is to ensure that the strategy is rolled out to the employees and that adoption is created.

Committee Membership

The ADC can be made up of team members from across grade levels, job groups, experience, age, gender, abilities and thinking styles, etc. Committee members should see this as a developmental opportunity with specific term limits.

The ADC will be advisory with a goal to produce recommendations and plan engagement events for the organization. The goals carried out will be informed by the DIBE Action Plan.

Benefits to Advocis

  • The role of the ADC is to propose and implement initiatives that support the rollout and adoption of the DIBE Action Plan.
  • Committee members will make a visible commitment to driving DIBE throughout the organization.
  • Members are accountable for progress of the DIBE strategy and will report on progress of initiatives.
  • Goals will include increasing the awareness and competence of employees that support positive interactions.
  • Committee will work on strategic initiatives that will align the organizational DIBE goals.
  • A working Committee is a best practice for an organization, which will enable the strategy to extend throughout the organization.
  • Improved efficiency and execution on areas of the DIBE Action Plan
  • The work ADC does will provide HR with a pulse of the organization as Committee members will be from various departments; strategies/initiatives can be tailored to meet the direct needs of employees.

Benefits to Advocis Employees

  • Employees see the strategy in action and a visible commitment to DIBE
  • Creates a culture of inclusion that will enable adoption
  • Committee may be used as an escalation point for employees to raise concerns and provide feedback
  • Grassroots approach to sharing employee feedback about an organization’s progress towards an inclusive workplace culture
  • The Committee will work towards inclusion and equity for the National Office.
  • ADC members will benefit from Committee based experience which will further their professional development

FAQ

Scope of the Committee

What is the time commitment expectation for our volunteers?

Two to four hours per month during regular working hours

What will be assigned to the Committee?

To develop and execute the DIBE Strategy for employees. Be aware of the broader strategy.

Does the Committee have a budget?

As needed – proposals can be put forward to the EMT for budget approval.

What is the length of the Committee Term?

1 year – can be extended.

Selection of Committee Members

Employees will be invited to apply to join the DIBE committee through Community. The EMT liaison and HR will hold an informal interview for applicants interested in the DIBE committee.

Diversity Committee Management

A Committee Chair will be appointed by the EMT based on the application process.

Responsibilities of the Chair:

  • Lead meetings
  • Ensure objectives are met
  • Present to EMT (monthly) and employees.

Ongoing Support

  • All support/guidance will come from EMT through the ADC Chair. Dean Delpeache from Strasity Inc. will be called in as needed.
  • The ADC Chair will provide regular monthly reporting to EMT
  • The Committee will be measured on successful implementation of DIBE initiatives, encouraging employee engagement through leadership.

Evaluation

Committee members will be evaluated based upon their contribution/action(s) and will receive formal recognition for their service by the EMT and HR.

Mission

Advocis is committed to embracing an environment of inclusion and equity. We strive to embrace unique experience, perspectives and viewpoints of our employees and member-clients. This empowers us to bring our whole self to work, fuel innovation and build connections.

Vision

An inclusive community that recognizes and values individuals for their different dimensions of diversity.

Mandate

Develop and execute the DIBE Strategy for employees.

Role and Responsibilities of Committee

Chair: To manage meetings of the ADC.

Co-chair/vice-chair: To manage meetings of the ADC in the absence of the chair. Some committees will rotate managing the meetings if there is a co-chair or vice-chair.

Secretary: Organizing and taking ADC meeting minutes. Finalizing the agenda and sending pre-reads one or two weeks prior to meetings.

Committee Member: Committees may find it useful to have members take on specific roles at meetings and or deal with matters in implementing the goals of the council and diversity and inclusion.