Business of Inclusion Podcast TRIEC

Dive into the world of mentorship with our latest Business of Inclusion Podcast episode! Our host Albert Ko is joined by Amir Tamari, Senior Counsel, Manulife, and Vivian Li, AVP Regional Head Distribution Compliance, Manulife Investment Management, as they share their personal journeys, the joys of mentoring, and the transformative benefits they've experienced. Discover the secrets to a successful mentoring partnership, including the importance of open communication, challenging myths about mentorship, and embracing the reciprocal nature that fuels growth for both mentors and mentees. Tune in now for valuable insights that will redefine your perspective on mentorship!

To celebrate Women’s History Month, we feature two inspiring immigrant women leaders and recognize their achievements and contributions. Listen to this episode as Kate Lam, Program Coordinator, Employer Partner Relations and Mentor Recruitment at TRIEC engages in a conversation with Raunica Ahluwalia, Professor, School of Marketing at Seneca Polytechnic, who transitioned from a TRIEC Mentoring Partnership (TMP) mentee to a mentor, and Karen Johnson, Co-Chair, Partnership and Finance at the Black Female Accounts Network, and an accomplished TRIEC Professional Immigrant Network (PINs) leader. They share insights into their career journeys before and after coming to Canada, their active involvement with TRIEC’s programs, and offer valuable advice for immigrant women taking on leadership roles while building their careers in Canada.

Mentoring is a valuable resource for immigrants to understand the Canadian labour market and gain insights for their job search. But how does it work and what is it actually like to have a mentor? Listen to our latest episode as Albert Ko talks to TRIEC Mentoring Partnership (TMP) mentor, Richard Burjaw, and his mentee, Norman Wijaya about their partnership and experience in the program.

Almost 50% of people living in the GTA were born outside of Canada, yet that number is not reflected in Executive positions in Toronto’s workplaces. In this season finale episode, Adwoa K. Buahene, CEO, TRIEC, spoke with Zahra Jadavji, Managing Director, Technology Health & Public Service, Canada and Managing Director, Inclusion & Diversity, Canada, about Accenture Canada’s inclusion initiatives, and best practices that other organizations can implement within their own workplaces and teams.