[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/EEposter.jpg” caption=”On May 27, eligible employees were asked to complete a four-question, one-minute questionnaire.”]McMaster employees enthusiastically “counted themselves in” during the recent University Equity Questionnaire.

On May 27, eligible employees were asked to complete a four-question, one-minute questionnaire, the first step as McMaster begins the process of gaining a deeper understanding of equity in the workplace.

“The response from our employees was exceptionally strong,” says Karen Belaire, vice-president administration. “We have exceeded our goal of an 80 per cent response rate thanks to everyone's outstanding support.”

The questionnaire is the first in a series of initiatives to build knowledge and understanding of McMaster's workplace equity.

“McMaster's strategic plan identifies a goal of building and measuring an inclusive community with a shared purpose. In addition, the Federal government requires that McMaster maintain ongoing workplace demographic data. This questionnaire is one in a series of initiatives that help achieve these goals,” Belaire says.

More information about equity in the workplace and next steps will be forthcoming.