This workshop is designed for members of academic search committees and will explore various topics such as Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) imperatives in the Canadian academy, obligations and objectives under Quebec legislation and McGill's employment equity policy, and strategies and tools for enhancing equity in the recruitment and review process.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 10:00to11:30
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10:00to11:00
This workshop is for McGill faculty and researchers who want to know more about how to implement Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategies and practices in their research projects and grant applications. It will provide an overview of a framework for EDI in research and knowledge production and show how it can be integrated into different areas of research proposals, including research content and design, methodology, HQP training, and knowledge dissemination.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
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Monday, February 16, 2026 14:00to15:30
This workshop is designed for members of academic search committees and will explore various topics such as Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) imperatives in the Canadian academy, obligations and objectives under Quebec legislation and McGill's employment equity policy, and strategies and tools for enhancing equity in the recruitment and review process.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 10:00to11:30
This session will provide information on McGill's Policy on Harassment and Discrimination and McGill’s Policy against Sexual Violence and related resources as well as how to respond to disclosures and/or formally report harassment, discrimination, or sexual violence. Participants will apply what they’ve learned via discussion of case studies. The workshop will be led by the Office for Mediation and Reporting (OMR) and the Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education (OSVRSE), and conducted online via Zoom.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 14:00to16:00
This interactive workshop is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and practical strategies to better understand, support, and include neurodivergent employees in the workplace. Participants will gain insights into the diversity of neurocognitive profiles and how they may manifest in professional settings.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 13:00to14:30
Applying equitable hiring practices to the recruitment process leads to a more diverse and representative workforce. This workshop is intended for HR professionals, hiring managers/committee members, and anyone interested in developing capacity in equitable hiring practices.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 14:00to15:30
Are you interested in creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive of 2S/LGBTQIA+ people but not sure where to start? This interactive, in-person workshop will allow participants to brainstorm barriers faced by 2S/LGBTQIA+ employees, then develop a “change one thing” action plan to take back to their units, teams, departments, or faculties.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:30to12:00
This workshop is designed for members of academic search committees and will explore various topics such as Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) imperatives in the Canadian academy, obligations and objectives under Quebec legislation and McGill's employment equity policy, and strategies and tools for enhancing equity in the recruitment and review process.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026 14:00to16:00
This interactive workshop is designed to equip participants with a greater understanding of microaggressions, the ways people and work are impacted, and how to intervene when they occur.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
- Analyze examples of microaggressions
- Identify microintervention strategies
Note that an Outlook calendar invitation and Zoom link will be sent to participants in advance of the workshop.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 13:30to15:00
This session will provide information on McGill's Policy on Harassment and Discrimination and McGill’s Policy against Sexual Violence and related resources as well as how to respond to disclosures and/or formally report harassment, discrimination, or sexual violence. Participants will apply what they’ve learned via discussion of case studies. The workshop will be led by the Office for Mediation and Reporting (OMR) and the Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education (OSVRSE), and conducted online via Zoom.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 13:30to15:30
How does race and racism impact the working environment? What is our role in shaping an anti-racist workplace culture? This workshop will explore how integrating an anti-racist practice can create a better workplace culture for all.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
- Analyze anti-racism practices to address experiences of racism in the workplace
Note that an Outlook calendar invitation and Zoom link will be sent to participants in advance of the workshop.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 15:00to16:30
This workshop is designed for members of academic search committees and will explore various topics such as Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) imperatives in the Canadian academy, obligations and objectives under Quebec legislation and McGill's employment equity policy, and strategies and tools for enhancing equity in the recruitment and review process.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 10:00to12:00
How do you respond when someone discloses a disability or mental health condition in the workplace? What are the resources available at McGill to address a request for accommodations? How do you decide whether an accommodation request is reasonable? This workshop delves into each of these and other critical topics related to accommodations of employees with disabilities.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 14:00to15:30
Applying equitable hiring practices to the recruitment process leads to a more diverse and representative workforce. This workshop is intended for HR professionals, hiring managers/committee members, and anyone interested in developing capacity in equitable hiring practices.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 10:00to11:30
The primary objective of this presentation is to raise awareness of discrimination and encourage the creation of an environment where all individuals are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. This workshop provides introductory level content about the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, along with an in-depth description of each of the 14 protected grounds, the scope of McGill's Policy on Harassment and Discrimination along with the legal analysis used to determine whether discrimination has occurred.