Desiree Raidoo

Background

About Desiree Raidoo

As a current Workforce Inclusion Lead in the non profit space, I believe partnering with key stakeholders in various industries, whom contribute to organizational growth through diversity, equity and inclusion fosters positive impacts on the Canadian workforce.Let me support you in your Equity, Diversity and Inclusion journey. Having worked previously in Global Asset Investment companies,(ABSA & Sanlam) in South Africa together with holding a senior leadership role at an educational institution(Uplands College), I believe that my leadership experience that can add value to your company. I am committed to the development of people and believe that the success of large corporates lie in the success of their people, its culture and the execution of well planned HR strategic initiatives. My experience includes: Relationship Building: My ability to establish and nurture strong relationships with partners, both internal and external, has been a cornerstone of my career. I understand the importance of aligning values to create mutually beneficial and enduring partnerships. Industry Insight: I stay abreast of industry trends and challenges, allowing me to proactively identify growth opportunities and propose innovative solutions that enhance workforce inclusion and diversity. Collaborative Leadership: I thrive in collaborative environments and am skilled in working across departments to develop and execute strategies that drive workforce inclusion initiatives. My collaborative leadership style has consistently yielded positive results. My leadership skills and experience allows me to leading performance management implementations which includes KPI's, compensation management and assessments, appraisals, individual development plans, dispute resolutions and disciplinary discussions. My Key Strengths - Self motivated individual with a passion for success - Active and dynamic approach to work and colleagues - Adapts well to a agile work environments and works well under pressure - Solutions based approach with excellent report writing - Core values : Attention to detail, problem solving, planning and organizing - Excellent interpersonal skills - works well in a team or on my own, coaching and mentoring of colleagues - Excellent communicator & listener - effectively conveys information in writing and verbally - Excellent leadership skills such as managing, developing and motivating team to achieve objectives and targets - Customer centric approach - Always willing to learn and develop myself in any environment