Building a Learning-Friendly Workplace

Creating a workplace that truly supports learning differences requires more than individual accommodations. It requires embedding awareness, flexibility, and inclusive practices into the systems, culture, and communication norms of the entire organization.

This final session brings together key concepts from across the series and supports employers in developing practical, organization-wide action plans.  Participants will explore how to reduce disclosure barriers, integrate EMC’s resources into existing systems, and build the organizational resilience needed to support all employees, and all learners, in a rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape.

Featuring James Demers, Sunrise Consulting
James Demers is an experienced workplace educator, facilitator, and organizational development consultant with extensive experience supporting employers across Canada. His work focuses on practical workplace solutions that strengthen communication, employee development, training effectiveness, retention, and organizational culture. James brings an understanding of manufacturing workplaces and the practical realities employers face in supporting diverse learners. His approach emphasizes practical application, real-world