What is DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) & How Can it Help your Business in 2026
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January 23, 2026
12:00 pm—1:00 pm
Online: https://goictc.link/people-factor
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Navigating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) can feel complex and sometimes unnecessary for employers and managers, especially as Alberta businesses balance growth, talent shortages, and changing workforce expectations. Many leaders want to approach DEI thoughtfully but aren’t always sure where it fits within day-to-day operations. For Alberta SMEs, DEI goes beyond workplace culture. It plays a role in how you attract and retain talent in a competitive labour market, support increasingly diverse teams, and strengthen your reputation with clients, partners, and communities across the province. If you have ever wondered: What does DEI actually mean for Alberta-based small and medium-sized businesses? How can DEI support hiring, retention, and productivity without adding red tape? What practical, realistic steps make sense for my business today?
Navigating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) can feel complex and sometimes unnecessary for employers and managers, especially as Alberta businesses balance growth, talent shortages, and changing workforce expectations. Many leaders want to approach DEI thoughtfully but aren’t always sure where it fits within day-to-day operations.
For Alberta SMEs, DEI goes beyond workplace culture. It plays a role in how you attract and retain talent in a competitive labour market, support increasingly diverse teams, and strengthen your reputation with clients, partners, and communities across the province.
If you have ever wondered:
What does DEI actually mean for Alberta-based small and medium-sized businesses?
How can DEI support hiring, retention, and productivity without adding red tape?
What practical, realistic steps make sense for my business today?
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