Canada Workers Compensation Board Honored

Hard work has once again paid off for one of Canada’s workers compensation boards.

The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) was again recently chosen among 50 organizations throughout Canada in this year's Canada's Best Diversity Employers competition.

The WCB was recognized as a leading organization that has developed a wide range of initiatives, including programs for: women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal peoples.

Workers Compensation Board Focuses on Reflecting Provincial Cultural Makeup

“The WCB strives to have our workforce reflect the cultural makeup of the province we serve,” stated Katherine Wyrostok, director of Human Resources. “We support diversity through a number of ongoing projects, such as holding cultural awareness workshops, a Diversity Committee, and having a dedicated Diversity Specialist on staff.”

In an effort to stand out among other workers compensation boards, the WCB has undertaken several measures that support the goal of having an open-minded and diverse workforce. This includes having established a diversity committee who meet regularly to discuss non-discriminatory employment practices and develop recruitment strategies to attract applicants from all walks of life.

The WCB is an active participant in a variety of career fairs such as the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Aboriginal Job Fair, Afro-Caribbean Recruitment Fair, Connecting with Immigrant Workforce, and Ability Axis Employment Expo.

“This award is an endorsement of the WCB’s diversity initiatives, and the steps we have taken, and continue to take, to become a community leader,” added Winston Maharaj, president and CEO. “Supporting a diverse environment at the WCB compliments our vision and supports the WCB’s goal of providing a safe, healthy, respectful and diverse workplace.”

Author Michael B. Stack, CPA, Director of Operations, Amaxx Risk Solutions, Inc. is an expert in employer communication systems and part of the Amaxx team helping companies reduce their workers compensation costs by 20% to 50%. He is a writer, speaker, and website publisher. www.reduceyourworkerscomp.com. Contact: mstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com.