Report

Influencing Inclusive Practices through Employer Engagement: Role of Service Provider Organizations

A qualitative study initiated by the EDI Task Group to explore how Employment SPOs engage with employers to foster inclusive workplace practices for skilled immigrants.

Key Findings:

  • SPOs prioritize employers aligned with diversity values, avoiding those with discriminatory attitudes to ensure safe, respectful workplaces.
  • From informal mentoring to direct employer support, SPOs adapt approaches based on employer needs and labor market demands.
  • Formal partnerships often fail; informal, flexible collaborations produce better outcomes. Large corporations lack incentives to engage.
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