Hamilton-Niagara's Top Employers (2025) Magazine - Flipbook - Page 17
HAMILTON-NIAGARA’S TOP EMPLOYERS (2025)
1
of Canada’s top 10 research
hospitals for over 10 years
ED&I plan, which aligns with the
organization’s overall strategic
plan, outlining objectives related
to employee engagement and
career development, sustainability,
research, innovation and learning.
“In recruitment, for example, we
are thinking about the diversity of
the patient population we serve
and ensuring that's also reflected
in our staff. Or thinking about
systemic barriers that make it
challenging for certain individuals
to move forward in their career
and how to address that,” Sheikh
says.
This focus on EDI and health
equity is important for HHS at the
staff, patient, family and system
level, says Sheikh. “This is a value
that I hold. So, when I see that
the organization is upholding it
as well, it makes it a place where I
want to work, and it gives me confidence in the care that we provide
for patients and families.”
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2,500+
learner opportunities available
last year
11
sites and centres delivering
specialized health care
10,000+
staff participants in SHINE
wellness initiatives
Researchers at Hamilton Health Sciences work closely with clinical teams on a new treatment for sepsis, a
life-threatening reaction to infection.
