Today is the day McMaster undertakes a confidential one-minute, four-question Employee Equity questionnaire that will allow the University to refresh and renew data on workplace demographics.

Karen Belaire, vice-president administration, says there are two key reasons for the one-minute questionnaire:

“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.”

Respondents will be asked to identify their gender and whether they are of aboriginal origin, a visible minority or someone with a disability. It should take about one minute to complete the questionnaire. All responses are confidential.

This morning, eligible employees and faculty will receive an e-mail linking them to the secure website where the questionnaire will be completed. For employees and faculty without a valid McMaster e-mail address, paper questionnaires are being made available.

If you have questions about completing the questionnaire, e-mail countmein@mcmaster.ca, call ext. 21527 or visit www.workingatmcmaster.ca/equity/.