Employers- From Good Ideas to Practice: "What we do to create an inclusive environment."

Cathy Gallagher-Louisy, Hewitt
Lionel Rodrigues, Rodrigues Winery

This webinar looks at how creating an inclusive environment can work to strengthen the organization as a whole, and why it is necessary to build cross-cultural competencies. Topics covered include:

• Making inclusivity and diversity strategic priorities
• Communicating the importance of cross-cultural awareness in the workplace
• Developing and implementing a formal diversity program that specifically addresses skilled immigrants.

Speakers:
Cathy Gallagher-Louisy, Canadian Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity Specialist, Hewitt Associates 

Cathy is a Hewitt certified diversity trainer and is the lead facilitator in Canada for Hewitt's Power of Worldviews crosscultural competence course. She is also a certified Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) administrator and crosscultural competence coach. Cathy’s responsibilities include operationalizing Hewitt's internal Diversity and Corporate Social Responsibility strategies in Canada by managing the diversity and inclusion, corporate philanthropy and volunteerism, and environmental programs.

Lionel Rodrigues, General Manager, Rodrigues Winery - Newfoundland

Lionel's experience traveling the world has made him a knowledgable and culturally aware manager. Bringing a unique perspective from a small winery in Newfoundland, Lionel shares how Rodrigues winery has created their own culture by embracing international talent and how they make sure all of their employees thrive.