Leveraging Diversity & Inclusion

Affinity groups have emerged in the corporate workplace as a standard component of diversity initiatives. For many organizations, the benefits of affinity groups have evolved over time from the primary intent - to provide a forum  for members  who share common interests to multifaceted benefits that impact recruitment, retention, marketing, and customer relations. 

NAAAP Toronto with its Corporate Affinity Relations Team is a resource for companies who are looking for insight into establishing Employment Equity (EE) programs such as affinity groups or, enhancing their existing EE programs.

Benefits of Employment Equity and Corporate Affinity Groups

• Creates positive dialogue about Asian employee issues
• Encourages mentorship and career advancement
• Identifies opportunities for community partnerships
• Serves as a resource to management on employee issues
• Inspires employees to celebrate diversity
• Fosters an environment for networking and social interactions

Who We Are Trying to Help?

HR specialists with diversity responsibility, members of diversity councils or affinity groups; diversity consultants; and companies who would like to know how to create and manage affinity groups.
 

Leveraging Diversity & Inclusion

Affinity groups have emerged in the corporate workplace as a standard component of diversity initiatives. For many organizations, the benefits of affinity groups have evolved over time from the primary intent - to provide a forum  for members  who share common interests to multifaceted benefits that impact recruitment, retention, marketing, and customer relations. 

NAAAP Toronto with its Corporate Affinity Relations Team is a resource for companies who are looking for insight into establishing Employment Equity (EE) programs such as affinity groups or, enhancing their existing EE programs.

Benefits of Employment Equity and Corporate Affinity Groups

• Creates positive dialogue about Asian employee issues
• Encourages mentorship and career advancement
• Identifies opportunities for community partnerships
• Serves as a resource to management on employee issues
• Inspires employees to celebrate diversity
• Fosters an environment for networking and social interactions

Who We Are Trying to Help?

HR specialists with diversity responsibility, members of diversity councils or affinity groups; diversity consultants; and companies who would like to know how to create and manage affinity groups.