Make It Count: BC Hydro Outsources Data Collection

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A person in a manual wheelchair is wearing a mechanic uniform and working at a service repair facility.

BC Hydro outsources their data collection to improve analysis and provide a better understanding of results in their diversity efforts.

BC Hydro uses a third party data collector, in part because of their emphasis on employee privacy, but also because they get support interpreting the results.

BC Hydro receives monthly snapshots and quarterly reports that compare their performance to labour market and occupational codes in their industry.

Their team also receives an annual report that helps them understand which demographics joined the team, which left, which were promoted, and which were regularized from a temporary employment status.

Such use of data gives the company a sophisticated understanding of trends in their diversity efforts. Of those participating in the Pledge to Measure, BC Hydro does the most in-depth monitoring of their data points, likely possible due to the added support from their third party data collector.

Lesson to apply

Identify which types of data will help your decision making and use your survey to help you get that picture.

This excerpt is from the Make It Count Guide, which accompanied the inaugural 2021 year of Accessible Employers’ Pledge to Measure. Make sure to check out the full length Guide for further case studies, data, and insight from BC’s inclusive employer community.
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