Workplace Culture Program
The Workplace Culture Program helps Nova Scotian employers:
- better understand the benefits of hiring international talent
- understand the importance of immigrant experience in the workplace
- learn methods to improve intercultural competence and retain immigrant employees.
For information about Workplace Culture Programs including workshops and presentations please contact:
Paul Pickering | 902-406-8693 | ppickering@isans.ca
Presentations
Presentations provide an overview of the Workplace Culture Program and immigration to Nova Scotia (30-60 minutes).
Cultural Assessment Tools
Assess your organizational workplace culture, learn how hiring and retaining immigrant employees benefits your organization, and plan the next steps for enhancing your organization’s workplace culture (1-hour).
Webinars
Benefits of a Diverse Workplace Culture
Learn how to develop a diverse workplace culture to enhance your organization’s success (2-hours). Topics covered include:
- how to enhance your understanding of workplace culture
- the value immigrants bring to your workplace
- an overview of the Workplace Culture Program
Leveraging Your Workplace Culture
This webinar explores the question, “What can help make us a more immigrant-friendly workplace?” (2-hours).
Topics include:
- how to develop an immigrant-friendly workplace
- six areas for your organization’s development
- an overview of the Workplace Culture Program
Webinars are free to employers in Nova Scotia.
This webinar is available to employers outside of Nova Scotia for a fee of $99.
Registration
On-site Workshops
Designed to help you support the effective retention of immigrant employees, sessions are interactive and use a skill building approach (90-minute or half-day sessions available).
- Building an Intercultural Workplace | For All Staff
Build awareness, go beyond stereotypes and understand your role in creating culture. Learn the variety of ways your workplace can benefit from immigrant talent and experience. - Intercultural Conflict Resolution | For All Staff
Use your conflict resolution skills and real life scenarios to identify the role culture plays in negotiating intercultural conflict (training and/or experience in conflict resolution is a prerequisite). - Making Your Workplace “Welcoming” | For Managers
Learn how personal interaction, the physical layout of the workplace, and organizational policies and procedures affect welcomeness. Through practical tips and suggestions, learn how to take action to make your workplace more welcoming. - Intercultural Leadership Excellence | For Managers
Learn how to lead using intercultural initiatives; increase your personal awareness and learn about intercultural communication through practical and easy to implement tips and ideas.
Consultations
Any of the above topics can be modified for team meetings, working groups, conferences or private consultations.
For information about Workplace Culture Programs including workshops and presentations please contact:
Paul Pickering | 902-406-8693 | ppickering@isans.ca