The City of Markham has released the results of its inaugural staff identity and inclusion survey, shedding light on both the diversity present within the workforce and the areas where representation is lacking.
Conducted over an eight-week period from August to October of last year by Azmi Consulting and Metrics@Work, the survey was open to all employees. While the results confirm that Markham’s workforce is diverse, they also highlight notable disparities in representation.
One of the key findings of the survey is the under-representation of east/southeast Asians, South Asians, women, and disabled workers in staffing and leadership roles. This points to an area where the city can make improvements to ensure that all groups are equally represented at all levels of employment.
Despite these gaps, the survey found that 70% of Markham’s staff reported a strong sense of belonging within the organization, reflecting the city’s overall commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.
As the city looks ahead, officials are now focused on using the survey findings to guide efforts toward addressing these representation gaps and further promoting diversity and inclusion across the workforce.
