The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is getting top marks for its dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Following the results of a survey undertaken by Forbes business magazine, the CKHA ranked 51 out of 150 employers as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity 2023.
The alliance also placed sixth among 18 organizations in the health care and social services category.
The latest ranking is the second time the CKHA has achieved a spot on the list having previously ranked number 69 out of 150 employers in 2022.
In a media release, CKHA board chair Deb Crawford said the achievement is a “testament to CKHA’s continued focus on creating an equitable and safe workplace for its staff, physicians and volunteers.
“We are proud to have been included on Forbes’ list for a second time with an impressive 19-spot improvement from last year,” she said.
Forbes collaborated with market research firm Statista to compile the list by surveying approximately 12,000 Canadian workers at companies with at least 500 employees. The government services sector was not included.
Participants anonymously rated their companies based on criteria such as age, ethnicity, disability and LGBTQ+ equality. In addition to the survey, each company’s diversity-related best practices were analyzed.
