Create and implement a Workplace Inclusion Action Plan that demonstrates employee involvement, shared ownership, and ongoing review.
Eligibility for Platinum in 2026-2027
⚠️ To be eligible for Platinum, employers must have:
achieved WIC Gold Champion status at least once previously in the past 2 years, or
sustained WIC Silver Champion status at least twice over the past 3 years, or
demonstrated equivalent inclusion maturity through internal initiatives
If you are unsure if you are eligible, please contact us.
See below on this page for details about how to complete this commitment.
⚠️ Instructions To Complete This Commitment:
Commitment:
Create and implement a Workplace Inclusion Action Plan that demonstrates:
Employee involvement,
Shared ownership, and
Ongoing review
Please complete all of the below requirements.
PART A: Readiness
Submit your complete Platinum Readiness Assessment template between September 1, 2026 and January 31, 2027.
⚠️ As the Platinum recognition is a pilot this year, only the first 5 employers to submit their completed assessment will be eligible for Platinum recognition for 2026-2027.
✅ Download: Template - Platinum Readiness Assessment
PART B: Action Plan
Submit your Action Plan by January 31, 2027, that shows:
Employee involvement,
Shared ownership,
Ongoing review, and
How you will achieve 2026-2027 WIC Silver status (all 4 Foundational Commitments + 4 Advanced Commitments)
PART C: Progress Report and Employee Update
Report on the progress of your Action Plan.
Show how you have updated employees at least once.
To be completed by July 30, 2027.
PART D: Final Progress Update
Submit your final progress update showing at least 50% Action Plan completion by November 30, 2027
Evidence
Evidence to submit:
Part A: Platinum Readiness Assessment
Part B: Written action plan meeting all requirements including evidence of staff input, assigned leads and timelines, and review schedule.
Part C: Progress Report including employee update
Part D: Final Progress Update showing how you have completed at least 50% of your action plan.
How to submit your evidence
Once you have completed each of the above requirements, upload your evidence using our online form as soon as possible. This allows time for review and feedback.
Evidence may be in the form of a document, email, newsletter, meeting minutes, social media post, etc.
Deadline to submit all evidence for the 2026-2027 WIC: 3PM, Tuesday, November 30th, 2027.
⏰ Key Dates:
Important dates to remember:
By January 31, 2027: Part A - Submit the Platinum Readiness Assessment template (first 5 employers only)
By January 31, 2027: Part B - Submit your written Action Plan that shows Employee Involvement, Shared Ownership, and WIC Engagement
By July 30, 2027: Part C - Submit your Progress Update including employee communication
By November 30, 2027: Part D - Submit your final progress update showing at least 50% completion
✅ Why This Commitment Is Important:
The problem we’re trying to solve:
Inclusion commitments can lose momentum without a clear plan: Employers may identify goals but need structured steps, assigned responsibility, and timelines to move from intention to action.
Employee perspectives may not be included in workplace change: Without staff input and regular updates, action plans may miss lived experience and practical workplace needs.
Progress is not always tracked or shared: Regular reporting helps employers see what is working, address barriers early, and show employees that inclusion commitments are being acted on.
Benefits:
Create a practical roadmap for change: A written action plan helps employers set priorities, assign leads, establish timelines, and review progress over time.
Strengthen staff engagement and trust: Including employee input and providing updates shows that staff voices matter and that the organization is accountable for its commitments.Demonstrate meaningful progress: Readiness assessments, progress reports, and evidence of completed actions help employers celebrate success, learn from challenges, and build.
📝 Resources:
Template: Platinum Readiness Assessment
Template: Workplace Inclusion Action Plan - coming soon
Template: Progress Report and Employee Update - coming soon
Template: Final Progress Report Template - coming soon
📧 Contact:
Supporting Agency
For questions and support to complete this commitment, please contact:.
Natasha Lay (she/her)
Executive Director, Bow Valley Immigration Partnership
Email: natasha@bvipartnership.com
or
Makaylah Rogers (they/them)
Co-Founder & Lead Facilitator, Scale Naturally
Email: makaylah@scalenaturally.com
Organizations may develop and implement their Platinum Action Plan internally or work with any external partner they choose.
As a Workplace Inclusion Charter Supporting Agency, Scale Naturally offers fee-for-service support to help organizations design, implement, and sustain meaningful inclusion initiatives.
Support may include:
Developing or refining a Platinum Inclusion Action Plan
Facilitating employee engagement and co-design sessions
Designing and analyzing employee surveys and feedback
Supporting implementation and ongoing accountability
Establishing or strengthening DEI or Inclusion Committees
Leadership coaching and capability building
Reviewing workplace policies, practices, and systems through an inclusion lens
Developing organizational inclusion strategies and implementation roadmaps
Facilitating strategic planning and action planning sessions
Measuring progress and evaluating outcomes
⚠️ Important: Platinum recognition is based on meeting the Workplace Inclusion Charter requirements. Organizations can complete this requirement without needing to engage any external consultants.