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CIBC | lead sponsor

We are very pleased to announce CIBC as Lead Sponsor for this year's diversity@work conference. CIBC's lead sponsorship demonstrates their exceptional commitment to diversity and successful implementation of diversity strategies in the workplace.

CIBC's commitment to a diverse workplace is highlighted by the numerous awards it has garnered, including being named  as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers 2011.

In addition, this is the fourth consecutive year that the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers have chosen CIBC as one of Canada's Best Employers for New Canadians. The award recognizes employers that offer innovative programs for new Canadians as well as an inclusive workplace where individual identity, diverse ideas and perspectives are considered and respected.

View CIBC and other companies discuss how leading corporations in Canada define and support diversity in their own workplace.

KPMG | diversity partner

KPMG's contribution as Diversity Partner could not be more fitting: KPMG is a corporate leader in diversity, and has received several prestigious diversity related awards – including being named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Diversity (2008, 2009 and 2010). 

In addition, KPMG has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers for New Canadians (2008, 2009 and 2010), one of Canada’s Top Family Friendly Employers (2009 and 2010) and the Top 40 Places Gen Y Wants to Work (2009).  Regionally, they have received the Best Workplaces for Diversity as part of the Alberta’s Best Workplaces Award (2010), the Recognizing Immigrant Success in Edmonton Award (2010), and the SFU Nancy McKinstry Leadership in Diversity Award (2010).

Special thanks to Michael Bach, National Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for your guidance, support and leadership.

HRPA | recertification approved program

diversity@work is an annual professional conference dedicated to building inclusive and productive workplaces.The conference has been approved in its entirety for Human Resources Professionals Association recertification credit (10 points).

The Human Resources Professionals Association regulates the HR profession in Ontario. In Ontario, HRPA issues the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and the Senior Human Resources Professional (SHRP) designations.

In compliance with the Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act (2006), HRPA has developed and the ‘Alternative Routes’ program allowing HR IEPs to expedite the verification process of their international experience and education.  Read more >> 

ANTVibes | sponsor

ANTVibes is the provider of Audible Tags, a cloud-based voice capture and delivery platform which can be used for personal and promotional branding. 

Audible Tags can be shared across all digital and print media as web links or QR codes, for uses such as clarifying name pronunciation, conveying personal messages, and providing product information or promotional content.