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Hyundai Canada’s Kirk Merrett Recognised Among Top HR Leaders For Diversity Efforts
MARKHAM, ONT. (May 21, 2024) — Hyundai Canada extends its congratulations to Kirk Merrett, director of human resources and administration, for being named one of DiversityCan Magazine’s Top Ten Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief People Officers for 2024. This accolade honours leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion who have developed effective strategies for making significant social impacts and removing barriers to equal opportunities within their organisations and beyond.
Hyundai Canada is committed to creating a workplace that mirrors the diversity of its customers. To achieve this, the company has prioritised diversity, equity, and inclusion as the cornerstone of its organisational culture. Under Merrett’s leadership in the human resources department, Hyundai Canada has made notable progress in diversity and gender inclusivity.
"I’m thrilled to be recognised among other leaders in human resources by DiversityCan Magazine. Embracing a diverse and inclusive workplace has helped Hyundai Canada thrive, and I believe it is simply the right way to approach talent management," says Merrett. "I’m proud to see our work to help advance diversity within the industry continually recognised, making Hyundai Canada an employer of choice for current and aspiring automotive professionals across wide-ranging communities, identities, and genders."
Currently, 39 per cent of employees at Hyundai Canada identify as female, and the organisation continues to focus its efforts on developing a pipeline for female leaders. Since 2018, it has increased female representation in national manager roles to 50 per cent.
As the first automaker to sign the BlackNorth pledge, Hyundai Canada is also committed to uplifting Black communities both within the workplace and in the broader community through CSR initiatives, volunteer efforts, mentorship opportunities, and professional development.
Leading with a people-first approach, Hyundai Canada strives to maintain a culture where everyone can learn, collaborate, and support one another in the automotive industry.
Established in 1983 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Hyundai Auto Canada was the first subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company outside of Korea. Hyundai offers Canadian consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. Today, with over 250 dealerships across Canada, Hyundai is the official automotive partner of the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and the National Hockey League (NHL) in Canada. Hyundai has been recognised as one of the Top 50 Best Workplaces™ in Canada for the last six years by the Great Place to Work® Institute.
DiversityCanada Magazine (DiversityCan) is a professional magazine geared towards C-suite executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs. It reaches over 63,000 print readers in Canada and 141,000 digital readers in Canada and the USA. The magazine focuses on thought leadership and workplace culture through various products and services including print magazine, digital magazine, podcast, mobile app, impact videos, branding, interviews, webinars, and a weekly newsletter.
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