The Diversity
Champions
Programme

An inclusive workplace can increase your financial success, attract and retain employees, and tap into a unique and loyal consumer base.

From as little as CAD $17/day, your company will receive ongoing support and guidance from Conam that will prove vital in improving your employee productivity and customer base. Member benefits include:

  • A personal Client Account Manager, who will tailor the training guidance we provide to fit where your organisation is currently at in its inclusion journey
  • Free submission to our Workplace Equality Index, where we assess your organisation’s achievements and progress on LGBTQ+ equality
  • A scalable service – we cater for organisations across sectors – public, private and third – and for those based in any part of Canada, or who operate globally
  • On-demand access to our industry-leading tools and resources on workplace inclusion
  • Exclusive discounts to our empowerment training sessions, workshops and events, which cover a range of specialised topics
  • Focused guidance and feedback for those who wish to enter our Workplace Equality Index, our annual measure of the Canada’s top 100 employers for LGBTQ+ people

LGBTQ+ people face significant barriers in the workplace that mean they don’t have an equal opportunity to thrive.

As members of our incredible programme, you can drive commercial success, but you can also make LGBTQ+ people feel safe and encouraged in the workplace.

Our research shows:

  • One in ten LGBTQ+ people have experienced barriers to progression
  • One in eight LGBTQ+ people don’t feel able to disclose their identity to their colleagues
  • One in five LGBTQ+ job searchers felt discriminated against.

As one of our Diversity Champions, you will receive an unparalleled, personalised service from Stonewall, an organisation who understand your business and sector.

Retain Outstanding Staff

Employees at inclusive companies are significantly more likely to “go the extra mile” to achieve company success than employees at companies who have a negative attitude toward LGBTQ+ employees.

Expand Customer Base

82% of allies are more likely to purchase from a company that supports LGBTQ+ equality. And LGBTQ+ consumers are 25% more likely to stick with a brand even when its prices increase. A study of 450 global companies showed that inclusive companies had 2.3 times higher cash flow. Smaller companies had a 13 times higher mean cash flow.

What can I expect as a Conam Diversity Champion?

Collaboration

We listen and work alongside you to support your inclusion journey. You can use the Conam logo on your website and marketing, to show you’re a Diversity Champion.

Personalisation

We consider your sector, customer base and staff needs. We align you with a Client Account Manager most suited to your sector. We will work with you to develop a bespoke, tailored action plan for your organisation.

Time Saving

You can reduce staff turnover and attrition rates by having a more diverse and inclusive workplace, which means less time spent recruiting and training.