Our Commitment to You
Respect, inclusion, and fairness are the basis for fostering a safe, supportive and psychologically healthy workplace. We want each and every employee and contractor to feel comfortable sharing their ideas, raising issues and asking questions. The Gorman Group believes in our people and that the contribution of each employee and contractor is essential to our long-term success. “Fairness for all” will underpin all our priorities, creating opportunities by removing barriers and stigma.
Leadership & Communication
Data: Senior management reviews our data on diversity to assess how we are doing.
Education: We are currently evaluating training opportunities for our leadership team that would provide them in-depth information on creating inclusive workplaces.
Exit Surveys: Exiting employees are offered the opportunity to complete a confidential exit survey, so that we can help improve the work environment for current and future employees.
Relationships: We are focusing on enhancing our relationships with Indigenous communities.
Plant Committees: Our employee-elected plant committees help to foster the communication and the harmonious relationship between employees and management. Working together these groups develop means to improve the workplace for all.
Mental Health & Psychological Safety
Awareness: Each of our employees has access to educational and support resources from the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Not Myself Today program.
Assistance: Divisional Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP) are a well-being resource accessible for when our employees need support.
Policies & Practices
Respectful Workplace: We have a Respectful Workplace policy which outlines that bullying and harassment will not be tolerated at the Gorman Group. Each employee reviews the policy on an annual basis, and completes specialized training to ensure their understanding.
Equal Opportunity: We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees receive equitable employment opportunities. Recruitment, hiring, career development, and promotion practices reflect the Gorman Group’s commitment to building a highly qualified workforce that is equitable, diverse, and inclusive. We have a comprehensive Employment Recruitment, Selection, and Transfer Policy to enable equity in employment at the Gorman Group.
External Guidance: In 2021, we had an external consultant conduct a survey and provide recommendations for improvement on diversity, equity, inclusion, and psychological safety.
Gender Diversification: We recognize that a diverse team can lead to better problem solving. In 2019, we completed a confidential survey and voluntary gender roundtable discussions to understand the barriers and hurdles for those in our company.
Job Opportunities: To ensure that all qualified internal candidates have the opportunity to apply for vacant positions, we post job opportunities for a minimum 5 days via our internal communication channels. All external postings have a equal opportunity statement, as we strive to attract candidates and create a workforce that is reflective of the communities around us.
Training & Development
Unconscious Bias: Every employee receives in-house training designed to enhance the understanding of our internal biases.
Financial Literacy: To support employees as they make the transition into retirement, the Gorman Group provides a self-paced course to help them better understand retirement planning.