The Equity Office and Human Resources officially launched an employee resource group (ERG) for women during a lunch-hour meeting on Nov. 14.

The ERG aims to enhance professional development resources for women and open up channels for them to voice their concerns and ideas for improving the workplace. Queen’s is only the second Canadian university to establish an employee resource group on campus.

Principal Daniel Woolf delivered introductory remarks, noting that current and future employee resource groups will assist the university in acquiring, developing and retaining top quality staff and faculty.  Dr. Yolande Chan, Associate Vice-Principal (Research), shared her personal story during the keynote address in hopes of inspiring women in attendance. The inaugural meeting concluded with the attendees working in groups to chart the future course of the ERG.

Email the Equity Office for more information about the employee resource group for women.