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Women's Work, Women's Worth - Employment Equity Toolkit

Employment equity goes beyond creating a discrimination-free work environment. It’s about employers taking action to remove and prevent barriers where diverse women are valued, respected, and have equal opportunities for recruitment, growth, promotion, and success.

York Region Women’s Foundation (YRWF) conducted a community research project, giving Black, South Asian and Indo-Caribbean women the opportunity to share their experiences in the Canadian workforce.

Here are some of their initial insights and thoughts.

Take action towards equity with the Women’s Work, Women’s Worth toolkit – packed with insights, information and practical exercises to help you start building a fairer, more inclusive workplace today.

Join the York Region Women’s Foundation in creating equitable workspaces for diverse women.

Read the Women’s Work, Women’s Worth toolkit
Complete the Employment Equity Action Plan
Show your commitment to employment equity by featuring the Women’s Work, Women’s Worth pledge logo on your company site, or by sharing our premade social media post!

Download the Employment Equity Action Plan and get started today!

Submit your pledge here to have your company added to our list of employers dedicated to valuing women’s work and women’s worth:

Organization email will be used to send a toolkit feedback survey.

Organization / Business Name *

Business Owner *

Initiative Lead *

Lead Department *

Organization Contact Email *

We pledge to... *

Incorporate the recommendations in the Women’s Work, Women’s Worth Toolkit into our efforts towards equitable workplaces

Point 2 *

Acknowledge that Black, Indo-Caribbean and South Asian women face barriers to economic prosperity, and the journey to fair employment requires addressing these inequalities

Point 3 *

Create economic opportunities for diverse women that meet their needs and circumstances

Point 4 *

Establish safe and supportive environments where diverse women can share their needs and implement responsive measures to address them effectively

Point 5 *

Remain accountable by evaluating current practices to ensure fairness and inclusion for all employees

Share the Women’s Work, Women’s Worth via social media using our premade social media graphic, place the Women’s Work, Women’s Worth pledge logo on your website to show your support, or start a conversation about inclusive workplace in your own way using the #WomensWorkWomensWorth hashtag!