After some unforeseen hurdles, The Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC) is thrilled to announce the launch of the survey portion of its landmark research study: Project VENT, or Project Veteran Entrepreneur. Soon after starting the IWSCC, our environmental scan proved that the only information on Veteran business owners was from the…
Research is the key to change. With accurate data, we can present undeniable facts that serve as the basis for new perspectives and guidelines for decision-makers. Although there isn’t much data in the field of supplier diversity, we’re working alongside our supplier council partners to change that. To bring you into the conversation, we’ve…
Market trends, data, competitive threats, and opportunities all need to coalesce to move a board or the C-suite to make organization-wide changes. Use this reasoning to pitch supplier diversity to the powers that be. Market Trends Getting ‘left behind’ is the demise of many organizations historically. That’s because what’s going on in the market is…
A Supplier Diversity Procurement Program reaches out to groups not traditionally included in the supply chain or within the purchasing process of corporations. Some of these underrepresented groups include women, visible minorities, aboriginals, LGBT+, Veterans, and people with disabilities who own and operate their own businesses. Aside from diversity in employment, supply chain diversity is…
What can we learn about entrepreneurship among people with disabilities (PwD) in Canada? Using data from Public Service and Procurement Canada, Statistics Canada, and the Chamber of Commerce, our infographic is a snapshot of Canada’s PwD-owned business landscape. The data tells a complex story about business ownership in the disability community, one where there is…
Accessibility is MORE than your website. Every marketing piece you create should be accessible, here is your checklist to ensure you are achieving inclusion. Download Accessibrand’s FREE Checklist here.
Seven-in-ten Canadians say universal accessibility should be the goal for newly constructed buildings January 22, 2019 – As Canada’s population grows older, millions of Canadians find themselves worrying about decreased mobility, vision and hearing and the impact it may have on their own lives or the lives of loved ones. A new study from the…
For diverse suppliers, the logistics and benefits behind certification are many. Here’s a breakdown. A Brief History In 1963, President John F. Kennedy championed the Civil Rights Act. Since that time, diversity in the workforce has taken leaps forward. By the end of the 60s, President Nixon signed an executive order to officiate supplier…
As a Canadian veteran entrepreneur, you’re entering the business world with unique experiences and strengths. That means you have access to some unique resources to help you start, strengthen, and scale your business! Military training prepares you to become a versatile entrepreneur. Even with that head start, getting access to reputable professionals and programs…