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Employee led Networks
Finding and connecting with others who are like you. Our employee-led networks promote and support the goals and needs of diverse communities employed in the Public Service.
Finding your People, Making Connections, Belonging…
We all bring valuable skills, capabilities and experience to our workplace no matter our backgrounds nor how we identify as people. We all know that for each one of us to make the best contribution possible we need to connect with others. These connections can be formal, team connections to deliver our work activities, tasks and deliverables. These connections are also informal, the ones that help us to navigate our work environment through different lenses and experiencesThe earlier we can connect with others, the sooner we will be able to make a difference.
Please find below links to Employee led-Networks and Other Resources
Diversity Networks A source for a listing of all employee-led networks - some are highlighted below...
for 2SLGBTQ2+... The Public Service Pride Network (PSPN) PUBLIC SERVICE PRIDE - Public Service Pride
Any questions can be directed to: PSPN-RFFP@tbs-sct.gc.ca
Public Service Pride (PSP) is a movement committed to making the public service a diverse, safe, respectful, and healthy workplace for LGBTQ2+ public servants. Today, the Network represents hundreds of employees across 60 federal departments and agencies. Delivers the Public Service Pride Week and the Public Service Pride Awards.
(ADD ICON) for Neurodiverse ... Infinity - Network for Neurodivergent Public Servants Links - GCxchange and GCcollab to access key resources and documents.
Any questions can be directed to: infinity-infinite@tbs-sct.gc.caInfinity is an interdepartmental professionals’ network founded by and for neurodivergent federal public servants, encompassing those with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Tourette’s syndrome, dyslexia, and dysgraphia. Focused on promoting respect for neurodiversity in the workplace, Infinity looks to connect empower, and drive personal and professional growth among current and aspiring neurodivergent public.
Infinity invites all public servants who identify as neurodivergent and their allies to become members and join our groups
(ADD ICON) for Indigenous Peoples - Indigenous Federal Employees Network (IFEN)
The Indigenous Federal Employees Network (IFEN) undertakes to ensure that Indigenous public servants have access to a healthy, inclusive and supportive interdepartmental community that addresses the needs and aspirations of all Indigenous employees. The IFEN aims to:
· build a welcoming and collaborative interdepartmental community;
· contribute to an inclusive workplace, free of lateral violence and discrimination;
· contribute to the personal and professional growth and retention of Indigenous public servants at all levels;
· offer an advisory function and social support to Indigenous public servants;
· help Indigenous employees “walk in two worlds” by balancing their indigeneity with being a public servant.
There are several other networks and services for Indigenous People within the GC including:
Knowledge Circle for Indigenous Inclusion (KCII) - KCII works as a liaison between public service managers and Indigenous employees. It provides culturally competent guidance, support, and advice to Indigenous employees and public service managers within a safe space. As a source of expertise, the KCII is building an inventory of smart practices in the areas of recruitment, retention, talent management, training and development, and career mobility.
(ADD ICON) for Black Employees Federal Black Employee Caucus (FBEC)
The Federal Black Employee Caucus (FBEC) supports efforts nationally, regionally and locally to address issues faced by Black federal public servants. The two main objectives of the FBEC are to:
1. collect disaggregated employment equity data to better understand the challenges faced by Black federal public service employees within the federal public service;
2. support the mental health of Black employees by focusing on government initiatives to reduce harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
