The research is clear – diversity, equity and inclusion is a key solution to economic recovery because it promotes talent recruitment and innovation.

As Winnipeg’s biggest business association we are here to lead and guide our members with impactuful resources and events – and we believe all businesses would benefit by building a more inclusive workplace.

Benefits for more inclusive workplaces:

• Are more likely to outperform their peers
• Are twice as likely to meet or exceed financial targets
• Are eight times more likely to achieve better business outcomes
• Generate and foster fresh insights, new ideas and creative solutions
• Draw on the full talents of their peopleSource: canada.ca

CODE offers Winnipeg Chamber members access to credible resources and custom educational workshops that will help your organization implement impactful diversity, equity and inclusion strategies. We know this journey is difficult and new to many, and we are here to help you navigate through it. CODE will also provide a number of opportunities for peer learning where organizations can connect and learn through an exchange of ideas.

CODE will support organizational leaders by:

• Keeping your team more happy, engaged, and productive at your workplace
• Increasing the sense of belonging your own team feels at your workplace
• Providing educational tools and resources to address their own biases when managing teams and recruiting teams
• Providing educational tools and resources to build a more inclusive workplace
• Providing educational tools and resources to create more inclusive policies and work structures.

Based on many credible stats and reports, equity, inclusion and diversity is a key solution to economic recovery because it promotes talent recruitment and innovation.

These reports also show that 3 out of 4 of job seekers and employees (76%) view diverse, equitable and inclusive workforces as an important factor when evaluating companies and considering job offers. This underscores why we believe it is key to stay competitive in your sector.

In fact, in a recent fall 2021 membership survey conducted by Probe Research, 7 out of 10 of our members surveyed stated diversity and inclusion is a priority for their organization.
Source: Glassdoor.com

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Here are three ways to start your CODE journey:

• Download the CODE Kickstarter Guide
• Read through our curated CODE articles and resource library on this page
• Sign up for an upcoming CODE workshop

Further Ways to Get Involved:

• Commit to making a difference and join the CODE Coalition
• Consider becoming a CODE Sponsor
• Sharing CODE resources or social posts with your network, and use #CODE
• Sharing your companies DEI journey and lessons to educate other Chamber
  members as a testimonial or CODE speaker

As a member, there is no cost to get involved with CODE; however, there may be a ticket cost for some CODE events.

Free resources and events include:

• Accessing our curated templates and articles
• Accessing our online CODE resource library
• Speaking to our CODE team about your specific needs

Paid resources:

• Attending CODE Workshop and keynote luncheons
• Attending the CODE Coalition Forum (Free for CODE Coalition Members!)
• Sponsoring a CODE movement or program

CODE is for everyone wanting to learn about inclusive workplaces; however, to create the biggest impact at your organization, we would encourage senior leadership and your human resources department to engage with our CODE program.