Certification bolsters company's resolve in
its journey towards parity and anchors its Diversity
& Inclusion efforts
MONTREAL, March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Alithya Group inc.
(TSX: ALYA) (NASDAQ: ALYA) ("Alithya") is proud to announce it has
received a Bronze Certification from the not-for-profit Women In
Governance organization.
Available across Canada and
the United States, the Parity
Certification—developed with the pro-bono support of McKinsey &
Company in 2017—helps organizations increase the representation of
women in sectors where they have historically been
underrepresented, including senior management positions. Accenture,
Mercer, and Willis Towers Watson
support the Women in Governance team in the assessment of
applications. Its robust questionnaire not only evaluates parity at
the decision-making level of an organization, but also assesses the
implementation of mechanisms that enable women at all levels of its
hierarchy to achieve career advancement, thus creating a pipeline
of female talent. Particular attention is also given to
intersectionality to ensure that women of colour, indigenous women,
LGBTQ women, and women with disabilities are not left behind.
Quote by Paul Raymond,
President and CEO, Alithya:
"Alithya strives to provide an inclusive and diverse workplace,
and parity is very important to us in an industry where female
representation has been traditionally less prevalent. To improve,
we know that we must assess where we are, and we must then use
those measurements to make impactful change. This first parity
certification is a continuation of our efforts, and it sets the
tone for the future."
Building on Alithya's foundations
Alithya has implemented Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
company-wide, enabling employees around the globe to effectively
become the very change they want to see. With executive
sponsorship, these groups implement learning activities and develop
networking events to educate colleagues about the realities faced
by minority groups represented within the company itself. These
groups then share their feedback with management through a global
steering committee, providing the company with first-hand accounts
of how it can support their efforts to make Alithya an even more
inclusive and diverse workplace fostering both individual and
professional growth.
Charting a course towards a brighter future
Alithya is also pleased with the strides made in mounting a
comprehensive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy
that aligns with the company's values and its many initiatives
already under way. Alithya is establishing progressive ESG
guidelines that meet the expectations of all its stakeholders, and
our progress reflects the valuable work that our people have done
over the years to improve the communities where we live and work.
To that end, and following work accomplished with a leading
Canadian ESG consulting firm, Alithya looks forward to sharing its
ESG framework with all stakeholders in the near future.
About Alithya
Alithya is a North American leader in strategy and digital
transformation, employing a dedicated and highly skilled workforce
of 3,600 professionals in Canada,
the United States and
internationally. Alithya's strategy is based on a plan of
accelerated organic growth and complementary acquisitions to create
a global leader. The company's integrated offer is based on four
pillars of expertise: business strategies, enterprise cloud
solutions, application services, and data and analytics. To learn
more about Alithya, visit www.alithya.com.
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