How can the University of Lethbridge possibly implement employment equity during periods of major change?
Employment equity is about much more than just external recruitment. Even when the organization isn’t expanding, there are still employment opportunities due to normal turnover, e.g. to replace people who resign or retire, or employees going on parental leave. You can also focus on your training, career development, and retention systems during this period. Initiatives to develop a supportive environment (e.g. training for all staff on employment equity and human rights, community outreach, implementation of new or revised human resources policies and procedures) can be undertaken at any time in the business cycle. In fact, the University of Lethbridge has already completed some of these initiatives: meeting with employee group representatives, meetings with Dean’s and Directors, creation of this website, and development of a draft policy.
