Embracing our differences Inclusion requires getting involved

Read about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in our Impact Report.

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Our vision Forward thinking

Our commitment to DEI goes beyond our company. We show it through our actions, community support and a desire to build an open society where everyone can get along.

This ambition starts here. Steeped in a mutualist culture that revolves around respect, honesty and consideration, we rely on cooperation, caring and the pooling of our strengths to move the company forward.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion, basic principles, but essential for finding your place in society and feeling free to be yourself without shame or fear,

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but what does it really mean to be yourself at work? Anything that's important to someone, we want to acknowledge that importance.

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A respectful and inclusive workplace isn't a luxury. It's a foundation to build on. How can we make sure Ben's commitment is

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reflected in our actions? I am a member of one of the employee resource groups,

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women's Perspectives, and I think it's fantastic how Beva putting the resources and the support towards these types of groups,

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and it just shows how we're trying to move forward together. Inclusion goes beyond actions. It's a way of thinking of behaving, even a way of living.

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Opening up to others opens the door to opportunity. I believe that we constantly try to improve each other

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and help each other out. My manager is a good example. She always goes the extra mile just to ensure

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that the team is thriving. Employee. It's up to companies

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to make sure their employees feel like they belong at work. Ultimately, we do everything so that our people can say,

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I feel like I belong. I feel like I belong.

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Our community involvement

Building bridges with indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ communities

We are working with Pride at Work Canada and the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business to foster more inclusive and respectful workplaces.

These partnerships enable us to share our practices, support our colleagues and move reconciliation and inclusion forward.

Creating opportunities to listen and take action with Perspectives

Perspectives are employee resource groups that bring together colleagues who discuss the issues and challenges of three communities: women, youth and 2SLGBTQ+.

The goal is to raise awareness and offer peer support, while promoting a culture of inclusion.

Some stats:

60.7% of our workforce are women
53.1% of our managerial positions are held by women
At least 4.1% of our employees identify as 2SLGBTQ+

We continue to be a member of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business and have reached the Committed participation level under the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR).

Our inclusion initiatives

Encouraging the development of female talent

We give employees the opportunity to take part in the A Effect Ambition Challenge, a training program designed to help women maximize their career potential.

A transformative journey, it leverages three key behaviours: self-confidence, risk-taking and influence.

Since 2006, nearly 150 employees have successfully completed it.

Integrating DEI into our business practices

We offer training on what it means to be indigenous in Canada, raise awareness on women’s health in group insurance, and share our best practices with our members and partners.

A values-driven collaboration with Alea
Providing access to feminine hygiene products in the workplace

To improve the employee experience, while also adopting best practices, Beneva is collaborating with Alea, a start-up founded in 2022, whose mission is to facilitate access to menstrual products in the workplace.

Roxane Champagne-Duval, founder and CEO of Alea, and Marc Belley, DEI advisor at Beneva, talk about the connection that binds our organizations.

Marc: Alea reached out to Beneva, and it was clear that both companies had common values.

Roxane: Yes, we knew you would be open to talking about wellness in the workplace.

Marc: Offering ethically sourced and sustainable period products just seemed obvious.

Roxane: Our products are made in Canada from organic cotton that is Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified.

Marc: What does it mean to Alea to count Beneva as one of its clients?

Roxane: Our business relationship with Beneva has definitely enabled Alea to market its sustainable and affordable menstrual products to a broader audience.

Marc: And Beneva is more than happy to encourage a home-grown company that cares about the environment!

“In the end, this initiative is very beneficial because it reduces the use of plastics, furthers equality of the sexes, promotes health in general and supports a socially engaged company. It's a small gesture for Beneva with a lot of positive impacts!” — Marc Belley