A dedicated French-language session focused on adapting DEI strategies to Francophone communities. Facilitated by Yves Trudel, our bilingual support (soutien au bilinguisme), the session explored how the findings of the Diversity Disconnect project applied to French-speaking individuals, employers, and communities. Attendees learned how to adapt and implement key recommendations within Francophone contexts, considering unique challenges and opportunities in employment, workforce development, and inclusion.
Through discussion and practical insights, attendees assessed their own contexts, explored solutions, and developed actionable steps to foster more inclusive workplaces and communities. Attendees left with concrete strategies to strengthen employment outcomes and support diverse talent in Francophone spaces.
Yves spoke about the relevance of the research within the Francophone context. Watch it here:
In your work related to workforce development and access to employment, where or with whom do you interact mostly in French (e.g., individual clients, employers, community partners)? How is French perceived as an asset (or barrier)?
Sustainable solutions require more than short-term fixes. They demand alignment between policies, employer needs, and the lived experiences of workers. The final workshop explored how we can build on existing successes and address ongoing gaps to create policies and practices that foster sustainable employment.
Finding success may feel challenging when language is a barrier. Take time to examine what contributes to your success, and the skills you may still need to develop, can help you meet those barriers with ease. Learn more with our Identifying Success Factors resource!
Listen to the Diversity Disconnect Podcast, exploring the findings of the Diversity Disconnect research and examining the 20 factors that influence employment success. You’ll hear from the research team directly, and you’ll hear real quotes from the research participants they spoke with.
