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Inclusive Hiring & Retention Survey: Supporting Newcomer Talent

Amal Unite and Empower is developing a resource hub to help businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador hire and retain newcomers. We know many employers are open to hiring newcomers but don’t always have the right tools or information to make it work well for everyone.

That’s where we come in.

This short survey (~5 minutes) will help us better understand the challenges organizations face and what kinds of tools, templates, and training would be most useful.

All responses are anonymous.

Help us build practical, relevant resources that make inclusive hiring and retention easier!

How many employees does your organization currently have, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal? (If you're not sure, feel free to estimate)

How many employees does your organization currently have, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal? (If you're not sure, feel free to estimate)
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What sector does your organization operate in? (Select the option that best fits)

What sector does your organization operate in? (Select the option that best fits)
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Roughly how many newcomer employees has your organization hired in the last 2 years? (If you're not sure, feel free to estimate)

(Newcomers include immigrants, refugees, and other individuals who have recently settled in Canada.)
Roughly how many newcomer employees has your organization hired in the last 2 years? (If you're not sure, feel free to estimate)
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How familiar are you with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in the workplace?

(DEI practices refer to those that support diverse, equitable, and inclusive hiring, workplace culture and leadership)
How familiar are you with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in the workplace?
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Does your organization currently have any written policies or statements on DEI?

Does your organization currently have any written policies or statements on DEI?
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Does your organization offer any training related to DEI?

Does your organization offer any training related to DEI?
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What aspects of hiring or supporting newcomers has your organization found most complex or unclear? (Check all that apply)

What aspects of hiring or supporting newcomers has your organization found most complex or unclear? (Check all that apply)

When interviewing candidates from different cultural backgrounds, what challenges have you encountered, if any?

What barriers (if any) may affect how long newcomer employees stay in your organization? (Check all that apply)

What barriers (if any) may affect how long newcomer employees stay in your organization? (Check all that apply)

How confident do you feel navigating cultural or religious differences in the workplace?

How confident do you feel navigating cultural or religious differences in the workplace?
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Please rank the following types of tools or training from most helpful (1) to least helpful (6) for your team when hiring and retaining newcomer employees.

Please rank the following types of tools or training from most helpful (1) to least helpful (6) for your team when hiring and retaining newcomer employees.
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Have you had any leadership or management roles available that your newcomer employees who are eligible did not apply for?

Have you had any leadership or management roles available that your newcomer employees who are eligible did not apply for?
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What factors do you believe could affect a newcomer's decision not to pursue leadership or management roles? (Check all that apply)

What factors do you believe could affect a newcomer's decision not to pursue leadership or management roles? (Check all that apply)

Would you be interested in tools to support newcomer advancement?

Would you be interested in tools to support newcomer advancement?
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If you have any additional comments, feel free to add them here: