Diversity and Inclusion Audit Application

Veza will conduct diversity audits for tech firms across BC. These audits will identify gaps that lead to high turnover rates and a lack of diverse representation in leadership and staffing. Audits will also provide companies with a strategy that can boost employee satisfaction, retention, marketing success, and their bottom line - without the need for a large HR team.

These audits are based on extensive research and experience in Diversity and Inclusion best practices. Veza conducts an in-depth survey of your organization’s policies, practices, and outcomes to identify gaps and areas for improvement. The review is followed by recommendations for implementing a D&I strategy and key initiatives to support your team to improve its methods, evolve its culture, and foster buy-in at every level.

A limited number of audits will be provided cost-free as a part of the province-wide D&I project and applications will be evaluated, in part on the company’s commitment to activate change.

The participation of your organization in this HR Tech Group Project is confidential. With the organization's permission, a testimonial may be shared with the Province or publicly.

For more information about Veza, please visit www.vezaglobal.com. If you have questions about this application, please contact Manpreet Dhillon, CEO/Founder at manpreet@vezaglobal.com.

Please complete the following form to apply.

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* 1. Name of Company:

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* 2. Email address:

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* 3. What is the best phone number (in the case emails end up in spam)

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* 4. What is your name and position at your company?

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* 5. Number of years in business:

20+

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 6. What is the size of your organization?

Micro 1-4 employees

Small 5-99 employees

Medium 100-499 employees

Large 500 + employees

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* 7. What region are you located in?

North Coast & Nechako

Vancouver Island/Coast

Mainland/Southwest

Northeast

Cariboo

Thompson-Okanagan

Kootenay

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* 8. What is the company's anticipated growth (headcount) over the next two years?

50%

100% or more

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* 9. What sub-sector of tech does your business operate in?

Information and Communications Technologies

CleanTech

Life Sciences

Engineering Services

Interactive Entertainment (VFX, Animation, Videogames)

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Do you currently have any equity, diversity and inclusion policies in place?

Yes

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* 11. What do you already have in place in terms of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion practices and procedures?

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* 12. Please provide a brief description of your organization’s interest, ability and commitment to action the recommendations and strategies that will be developed for your organization, from the audit.

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* 13. Please rank in order of priority: In your opinion, which of the following are you hoping to impact by implementing proven diversity initiatives at your company?

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	N/A
Create an inclusive workplace	Create an inclusive workplace 1st	Create an inclusive workplace 2nd	Create an inclusive workplace 3rd	Create an inclusive workplace 4th	Create an inclusive workplace N/A
Ability to attract and retain the best talent	Ability to attract and retain the best talent 1st	Ability to attract and retain the best talent 2nd	Ability to attract and retain the best talent 3rd	Ability to attract and retain the best talent 4th	Ability to attract and retain the best talent N/A
Increase brand awareness (marketing activities, investor tools)	Increase brand awareness (marketing activities, investor tools) 1st	Increase brand awareness (marketing activities, investor tools) 2nd	Increase brand awareness (marketing activities, investor tools) 3rd	Increase brand awareness (marketing activities, investor tools) 4th	Increase brand awareness (marketing activities, investor tools) N/A
The organization could be more diverse	The organization could be more diverse 1st	The organization could be more diverse 2nd	The organization could be more diverse 3rd	The organization could be more diverse 4th	The organization could be more diverse N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Who are the champions for diversity in your workplace?

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* 15. Who from your leadership team has offered their support to the audit initiative?

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* 16. What is the size, if you have, an HR team

2-5

Thank you for your application. If your application is accepted you will hear from us in the next intake. Intakes will happen in April, June, and August. If you have questions in the meantime, feel free to contact Manpreet at manpreet@vezaglobal.com.