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| | * Isabelle Mondou, Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage | | * Isabelle Mondou, Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage |
| | + | * Alex Benay, Assoc. Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada |
| | + | * Jean-François Tremblay, Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change |
| | + | * Cliff Groen, Deputy Minister, Employment and Social Development |
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| | == '''Accomplishments''' == | | == '''Accomplishments''' == |
| − | Since July 2020, BEN/REN has developed a mandate and mission statement, recommendations to address anti-Black and systemic racism, and an engagement strategy. In addition, the Interim Steering Committee has undertaken a number of initiatives including: | + | Since July 2020, BEN/REN has developed a mandate and mission statement, recommendations to address anti-Black and systemic racism, and an engagement strategy. In addition, of a number of initiatives including: |
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| − | * Annual (2022 and 2023) Deputy Minister Panel discussion on the topic of equity, diversity and inclusion for Black executives in support of the Clerk’s Call to Action. | + | * Annual Deputy Minister Panel discussion on the topic of equity, diversity and inclusion for Black executives in support of the Clerk’s Call to Action. |
| − | * Ongoing engagement with the Clerk of the Privy Council (PCO) to discuss priorities for the government’s anti-Black racism, diversity and inclusion agenda | + | * Ongoing engagement with the Clerk and Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council (PCO) to discuss priorities for the government’s anti-Black racism, diversity and inclusion agenda. |
| | + | * Engagement with TBS-OCHRO on developing measures to support Executive Talent management and address career advancement issues of Black public servants. |
| | + | * Advance efforts through partnerships with APEX, CSPS, and PSC to develop Black-centric Executive Coaching and counseling services to support professional development, conflict resolution, and mental health for Black Executives. |
| | + | * Launch of the 4th edition of the Black Executive Professional Profiles e-Binder to raise awareness of available talent, and support more equitable representation of Black leaders at senior levels of the executive ranks. |
| | + | * Launch of the 4th edition of the Black Future Leaders e-Binder for Aspiring Black Executives in an effort to support and build the EX pipeline and to spotlight promotion ready Black employees across government. |
| | + | * Commissioned the first research study on the experience of Black executives in the federal public service. Leading broad engagement with senior leaders on the Action Plan in response to the research study. |
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| − | * Engagement with the OCHRO on the co-development and implementation of a Black Executive Talent management framework and an Action Plan to address the mental health and career advancement of Black public servants | + | * Ongoing participation in the development of people management policy recommendations, responses, and leadership programs for Black executives as well as developmental programs for aspiring Black executives to close the representation gap in the federal public service. |
| − | * Developed a Black-centric Executive Coaching Circles for Black Executives through a partnership with APEX and the CSPS in an effort to address the mental health concerns of Black Executives.
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| − | * 3rd cycle launch of Black Executive Professional Profiles eBinder in collaboration with OCHRO to raise awareness of available talent, and support more equitable representation of Black leaders at senior levels of the executive ranks.
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| − | * Launch of Black Future Leaders eBinder for Aspiring Black Executives in an effort to support and build the EX pipeline and to spotlight promotion ready Black employees whose careers have stagnated as a result of systemic barriers.
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| − | * Broad engagement with other senior officials on issues related to anti-Black racism and racial discrimination in the FPS
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| | == '''A Study on The Black Executive Community in The Federal Public Service''' == | | == '''A Study on The Black Executive Community in The Federal Public Service''' == |
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| − | The Black Executives Network/Le réseau des exécutifs noirs (BEN/REN) is pleased to share A Study of the Black Executive Community in the Federal Public Service, authored by Dr. Rachel Zellars and released earlier this month. This pivotal report was commissioned in 2023 in response to an existing perception that the Black executive community lacked the education, language, or citizenship qualifications necessary to achieve workforce representation aligned with workforce availability. | + | The Black Executives Network/Le réseau des exécutifs noirs (BEN/REN) is pleased to share A Study of the Black Executive Community in the Federal Public Service, authored by Dr. Rachel Zellars and released in November 2024. This pivotal report was commissioned in 2023 in response to an existing perception that the Black executive community lacked the education, language, or citizenship qualifications necessary to achieve workforce representation aligned with workforce availability. |
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| | As a community of fewer than 100 Black professionals at that time, we knew deeply that these were not the true barriers holding us back. This disconnect revealed widespread misconceptions and a lack of understanding about the lived experiences and realities of Black executives. | | As a community of fewer than 100 Black professionals at that time, we knew deeply that these were not the true barriers holding us back. This disconnect revealed widespread misconceptions and a lack of understanding about the lived experiences and realities of Black executives. |
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| | Read the full report here: '''[[:en:images/f/f8/A_Study_of_the_Black_Executive_Community_in_the_Federal_Public_Service_compressed_2MB.pdf|A Study on The Black Executive Community in The Federal Public Service]]''' | | Read the full report here: '''[[:en:images/f/f8/A_Study_of_the_Black_Executive_Community_in_the_Federal_Public_Service_compressed_2MB.pdf|A Study on The Black Executive Community in The Federal Public Service]]''' |
| − | =='''Professional Profiles of Black Executives - Talent Management e-Binder'''==
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| − | The professional profiles of Black Executives is a professional profile template created by the Black Executives Network/le réseau des exécutifs noirs (BEN/REN) to highlight the existing talent of its members. This initiative, launched in 2020, is a joint effort between the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer (OCHRO) and the Black Executives Network (BEN).
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| − | The professional profiles of Black Executives are a one-pager summary of professional information about Black Executives. It highlights their qualifications, accomplishments, leadership results and provides the reader with an understanding of their career ambitions.
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| − | The professional profiles are voluntarily completed by Black executives at the EX-01 through EX-03 levels, which are compiled together and included in an e-binder to demonstrate the depth and breadth of Black executive leadership talent and to help inform succession planning, support talent mobility, and increase the representation of Black executives in the federal workforce.
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| − | The profiles are shared with deputy Heads and Heads of Human Resources in participating federal public service organizations to support the identification of diverse internal talent and to ensure that highly qualified, inclusive, and agile leaders are well placed to serve Canadians.
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| − | To support the Clerk’s Call to Action to eliminate anti-Black racism and the government’s commitment to sponsor Black employees and support career mobility, BEN/REN is leading the creation of a government-wide talent management tool for Black employees. The profiles are compiled and included in an e-Binder to demonstrate the depth and breadth of Black employees who are ready for advancement and promotion and to help inform succession planning, support talent mobility, and increase the representation of Black individuals in the federal workforce. It aims to remove barriers stemming from the racial stereotypes and correct misperceptions around a shortage of Black talent or that Black talent is difficult to find. Further, it would also help Black employees who lack managerial experience or are experiencing the career impacts of systemic barriers by introducing their profile to other managers looking to hire talent.
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| | '''LinkedIn:''' [[/www.linkedin.com/company/benren-goc/|The Black Executives Network | Le Réseau des exécutifs noirs (BEN/REN): Overview | LinkedIn]] | | '''LinkedIn:''' [[/www.linkedin.com/company/benren-goc/|The Black Executives Network | Le Réseau des exécutifs noirs (BEN/REN): Overview | LinkedIn]] |
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| − | '''Email''': [[ben-ren@ised-isde.gc.ca]] | + | '''Email''': [[Mailto:BlackExecutivesNetwork-ReseaudesExecutifsNoirs@ised-isde.gc.ca|BlackExecutivesNetwork-ReseaudesExecutifsNoirs@ised-isde.gc.ca]] |