Safety and Health Week 2023: Fostering an Inclusive Workplace

Wednesday, May 3, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

CSF-1302

Sharon DeSousa and Yvone Defreitas discuss how to make space for others and talk through employees’ needs in the workplace.

The discussion will cover unconscious bias, GBA+ (gender-based analysis plus), and intersectionality.

Sharon DeSousa

National Executive Vice-President, Public Service Alliance of Canada

Sharon has served on many union executives, including as Vice President of Equity and as the first racialized Regional Executive Vice-President for Ontario in PSAC history.

A passionate, driven and experienced leader, Sharon is committed to breaking down barriers, building a more inclusive and equitable labour movement, and raising employment standards for all workers.

Yvone Defreitas, CHRP, CHRL

Director of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

As a senior human resources management professional with over 20 years of experience, Yvone provides the Centre with council and expertise, positioning human resources as a business partner. Yvone empowers and supports leadership with the ability to affect positive organizational change through expert advice.

If you’re not able to attend in person, you can register individually for this session here. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mvXAwr-gRXWXZYtd19_2eg#/registration

Presented by Office of the Chief Risk Officer

Event Listing 2023-05-03 14:30:00 2023-05-03 15:30:00 America/St_Johns Safety and Health Week 2023: Fostering an Inclusive Workplace Sharon DeSousa and Yvone Defreitas discuss how to make space for others and talk through employees’ needs in the workplace. The discussion will cover unconscious bias, GBA+ (gender-based analysis plus), and intersectionality. Sharon DeSousa National Executive Vice-President, Public Service Alliance of Canada Sharon has served on many union executives, including as Vice President of Equity and as the first racialized Regional Executive Vice-President for Ontario in PSAC history. A passionate, driven and experienced leader, Sharon is committed to breaking down barriers, building a more inclusive and equitable labour movement, and raising employment standards for all workers. Yvone Defreitas, CHRP, CHRL Director of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety As a senior human resources management professional with over 20 years of experience, Yvone provides the Centre with council and expertise, positioning human resources as a business partner. Yvone empowers and supports leadership with the ability to affect positive organizational change through expert advice. If you’re not able to attend in person, you can register individually for this session here. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mvXAwr-gRXWXZYtd19_2eg#/registration CSF-1302 Office of the Chief Risk Officer