Enhance your organizational commitment to 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion.

We live in a society that’s rich in diversity. Inclusion, safety, and respect are core values at most Canadian workplaces – regardless of the industry sector. Research shows that safe and inclusive workplaces are more resilient, and better able to navigate change. They’re also more productive and profitable, attracting and retaining creative and dynamic employees, fostering an organizational culture that thrives.

Centre for Sexuality’s 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion Organizational Change and Audit Process is a comprehensive approach to integrating inclusive practices into your organizational culture.

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“C4S has been an amazing support… in not only navigating supporting 2SLGBTQ+ families but also in general support of inclusion practices in a plethora of ways, as well as supporting us in checking our own biases, and continuing to work on best practices. Through the workshops, relationships, and audit through C4S, I truly believe we’ve grown so much in our inclusivity, allyship, accessibility etc.” 

– Families Matter

We have a demonstrated track record of supporting a variety of organizations at any point in their inclusion journey. Our experienced team provides clear, measurable guidance for organizations looking to become more inclusive and affirming of 2SLGBTQ+ staff and clients.  

We assess and support all levels of an organization to incorporate inclusive practices across the entire organizational structure. We can achieve this through a variety of supports: 

  • Comprehensive assessment of your organization's current practices toward 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion 
  • Co-creation of an organizational action plan toward 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion, which includes short-, medium- and long-term goals and benchmarks of progress 
  • Develop responsive and tailored training plans for all members of your organization, including staff, leadership and board of directors, volunteers, and other relevant stakeholders   
  • Provide guidance on and support the revision of organizational policies and procedures, based on best and promising practices for 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion 
  • Continually measure and assess organizational change efforts, providing metrics of inclusion over time 
  • À la carte consultation services and coaching to ensure that your organization sustains and builds capacity toward inclusion in a responsive manner over time 

We'll work with you to create a comprehensive action plan for 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion tailored for your organization – to support change and build capacity to sustain change for long-term impact.

Overview of our Process

BCG Centre for Canada's Future (2019) surveyed over 5000 Canadians from over 1000 different workplaces. They found that 33% of Two Spirit & LGBTQ+ individuals have experienced discrimination in the workplace. 

Centre for Sexuality's robust organizational inclusion change and audit process can help you assess your organization's inclusion policies, procedures, and practices, to ensure all employees feel they can show up authentically to work.  

We'll collaborate with you to revise your policies and practices, if needed. And together, we'll create simple, practical action plans tailored for your organization to support change and build capacity to sustain it for long-term impact. 

“The Centre has walked alongside us with organizational audits, annual 2SLGBTQ+ staff surveys, and ongoing consultation whenever we need it. Their team is professional, knowledgeable, and collaborative, bringing a trauma-informed lens and a deep respect for the complexity of human sexuality. This reciprocal partnership, including our counselling collaboration, has enriched our services and strengthened our capacity to support human wellness in more holistic ways. We are deeply grateful for the Centre’s leadership, vision, and unwavering support, and look forward to many more years of partnership.”

– Kindred

Frequently Asked Questions

Participating in an audit process has multiple benefits for organization: 

  • Reflection on organizational values, mission, and goals and their alignment with diversity and inclusion  
  • Tangible movement toward an inclusive workplace by establishing a safer environment for 2SLGBTQ+ employees and clients/patrons 
  • Enhanced transparency and accountability for inclusion outcomes  
  • Measurable baselines and metrics of inclusion, with data mapped over time throughout engagement in the process 
  • Access to policy templates and comprehensive organizational policies and procedures review 
  • Access to subject matter experts and tailored consultation supports 
  • Creation of sustainable change in the area of 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion  
  • Increased internal capacity to support 2SLGBTQ+ employees, customers, and clients  
  • Recognition of the link between organizational 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion, and affirming other distinct and intersecting social identities  
  • Intentionally shift organizational culture to value diversity and inclusion  

We strive learn as much as we can about the organization, from the inside out:

  • Vision, core values, strengths and areas of improvement
  • Current policies on inclusion and gender diversity
  • How your leaders put those policies to work in real life
  • Employees' day-to-day experiences in your workplace

We start by preparing and assessing the workplace for organizational readiness. Then we engage staff in training, coaching, developing committees, and reviewing policies. We help staff become more familiar with the importance of inclusive workplaces and what they can do to support their 2SLGBTQ+ colleagues and clients.  

Our process then helps to identify areas where the organization could develop more inclusive policies, practices, services and programs.  

Through our evaluation process, we work with you to set goals and to define what success looks like for your organization, and give you the tools to sustain the changes you've made. 

Not all organizations are ready to engage in our 2SLGBTQ+ Organizational Inclusion Change Process. Inclusion is not a one-time event; it is an ongoing approach, process and practice that evolves over time. Organizations create and recreate inclusion in real time, and must be aware of the need to continually address inclusion as part of fostering a thriving organizational environment.  

Before embarking on the 2SLGBTQ+ Organizational Inclusion Change Process journey, organizations must consider the time, resources, and attention required to implement change toward inclusion successfully and sustainably. Leadership must be committed and understand the importance of their role in communicating need and role-modelling changes. 

Questions to Consider before participating in 2SLGBTQ+ Organizational Inclusion Change Process: 

  • Can existing policies be changed? New policies created? Will there be support to implement changes? 
  • Setting people up for success is a key element to implementing change. Do your employees have the time to commit to learning new skills, procedures, and policies? 
  • What is motivating your organization to participate in this process? Is your leadership team motivated to make changes? 
  • How have other organizational change efforts succeeded or failed in the past? Do the same conditions exist for success and/or failure? 

If your organization isn't ready to take part in a full audit yet, we can support you in getting there. Contact us to find out more about workshops, training, consultation supports, and coaching. We offer a variety of flexible options to support organizations toward inclusive practices and cultures.  

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To learn more about our 2SLGBTQ+ Organizational Inclusion Change Process and consultative supports, please contact our Training Centre Manager.