Changes

''Subgroup Observations''

''Subgroup Observations''

- Generally a relatively tepid tone towards the Department’s performance fostering an equitable workspace

- Generally a relatively tepid tone towards the Department’s performance in fostering an equitable workspace

- Many respondents noted that while the Department is diverse in its makeup, it is falling short on issues of  equity

- Many respondents noted that while the Department is diverse in its makeup, it is falling short on issues of equity

- A number of respondents made a distinction between advancement opportunities for Indigenous employees versus those offered to visible minority employees, and cited a need for greater Indigenous representation at senior levels of management.

- A number of respondents made a distinction between advancement opportunities for Indigenous employees versus those offered to visible minorities, and cited a need for greater Indigenous representation at senior levels of management.

''Subgroup Observations''

''Subgroup Observations''

- Fairly balanced response and reflect the results from question 2   

- Fairly balanced response that reflects the results from question 2   

- Respondents did not necessarily perceive hiring as the problem, more so retention.

- Respondents did not necessarily perceive hiring as the problem, more so retention.

''Subgroup Observations''

''Subgroup Observations''

- This question yielded mixed results as many answers unsure how to answer  

- This question yielded mixed results as many respondents were unsure how to answer  

- Responses identified the need for the greater clarity and communication on the mandate and mission statement of the Visible Minority Working Group

- Responses identified the need for the greater clarity and communication on the mandate and mission statement of the Visible Minority Working Group

- The subgroup also considered that there may have been an issue in the way the question was structured and that lead to confusion

- The subgroup also considered that the way the question was worded may have lead to confusion

- Responses that fell with the Working Group's scope of work focused on hiring and retention and training for supervisors and senior managers.

- Responses that fell within the Working Group's scope of work focused on hiring, retention of visible minorities and training for supervisors and senior managers.