Zabeen Hirji, the chief human resources officer of
RBC, says that those companies whose employees reflect the diversity of Canada see an advantage in the market. "The more employers tap the full range of capabilities of our workforce -- to innovate and adapt, develop new markets and foster new relationships -- the more competitive Canada will be in the global economy and the more prosperous we will be at home." That's why, Hirji says, RBC has been proud to sponsor the
Immigrant Success Awards for its five years in operation.
The IS Awards recently issued a call for nominations for the fifth annual awards to celebrate employers who bring innovation and leadership to employing a diverse workforce. Applications in four categories can be submitted
online by December 1.
"IS Award Winners have adapted to Toronto's diversifying workforce and are leaders in their industry, and we believe these two traits are more than a coincidence," Elizabeth McIssac, executive director of the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council -- which operates the awards -- said. "Of the 70,000 small, medium and large businesses in Toronto, we know there are other innovative employers and individuals, and we want to celebrate their success."
Past winners include Xerox Research Centre of Canada, George Brown College, CIBC and others -- 20 in total.
Writer: Edward Keenan
Source: Claire DeVeale-Blane, TRIEC