Powering Inclusion: Building Inclusive Hiring and Equitable Workplaces in the Green Economy

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About the Event

Date & Time: Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Online Webinar (Zoom)

Powering Inclusion is a free, interactive webinar brought to you by econext and designed to empower professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador’s green economy to foster inclusive, equitable workplaces. Through this session, you’ll gain practical tools to help integrate DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) principles into every stage of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retention.

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Objective

By the end of the session, participants will be equipped to:
• Explore practical ways to support inclusive and respectful workplaces in the green economy.
• Apply DEI principles in recruitment, hiring, retention, and employee engagement.
• Recognize existing equity gaps in their current professional contexts.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will leave the session able to:
1. Define DEI concepts specific to Newfoundland and Labrador’s green economy.
2. Apply allyship strategies aligned with sustainability and equity goals.
3. Hire with intention by creating inclusive pathways to employment.
4. Lead inclusively to improve recruitment, retention, and workplace engagement.