Employee Resource Groups

Laurie Davidson: Then he heard about the MOSAIC Employee Resource Group at RBC. Employee resource groups at RBC help bring together employees from a shared background and give them a resource to help them develop personally and professionally, according to Hamilton Spectator. One of six ERGs at RBC, MOSAIC aims to foster an inclusive culture by enabling the success of newcomers to Canada within RBC. "The group is open for all RBC staff and fosters success through networking, peer coaching, mentoring and educating other employees across the organization," says Laurie Davidson, regional vice-president for RBC in the greater Hamilton market. "It also works to connect colleagues to supports in the community and personal and professional development opportunities." Through MOSAIC, Trehan connected with different leaders in the financial sector from across southwestern Ontario and with peers from retail, commercial and regional RBC offices. Leaving behind his personal and professional networks, Trehan was keen for opportunities to form new connections in Hamilton. The group provided Trehan with the opportunity to learn about and better understand the different neighbourhoods in Hamilton. They share information, set up discussion boards, brainstorm strategies to counter the challenges facing newcomers, and identify ways in which they help and support newcomers. It made him feel a part of the city, one of the most diverse and multicultural cities in Canada. "The communities in Hamilton are changing fast and so are the needs of our clients," says Davidson. "MOSAIC creates awareness of what it means to be a newcomer in Canada, so that we can be truly inclusive." The 16 MOSAIC members get together monthly. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.