Creating a Healthy and Inclusive Workplace by the Gardiner Centre

Support diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and mental wellness in the workplace.

Did you know that companies who lead with EDI-AR have lower turnover rates, greater productivity and higher customer satisfaction? Companies with a diverse workforce that support positive mental health amongst their employees are more likely to experience greater financial returns and capture new markets. More than that, we know it is the right thing to do. HR professionals play a critical role in creating and supporting healthy and welcoming workplaces, but sometimes it is difficult to identify and implement strategies that are right for your organization.

Instructed by leading industry experts, participants will gain insights into the business case for investing in wellness, equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism (EDI-AR) in the workplace and the steps involved in creating a strategy to best cultivate these in their organization. This course will identify key considerations in HR processes and policies and the key features of a psychologically safe workplace.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand the business case for wellness, equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism (EDI AR) in the workplace.
• Learn to differentiate and define EDI AR.
• Learn the steps involved in creating a strategy around EDI AR and wellness.
• Identify EDI AR considerations in standard HR processes and policies including recruitment, promotion, and retention of diverse employees.
• Define and describe a psychologically healthy and safe workplace.
• Learn how to identify burnout and practical steps in how to prevent it.

This course is part of the Strategic Human Resources Management Program.

Event Location

Gardiner Centre
Faculty of Business Administration
Memorial University of Newfoundland

100 Signal Hill Road, Suite 1014
St. John’s, NL A1A 1B3