We’re now certified by WBE Canada. Here’s why that matters to your organization.
Exciting news from our corner of the globe: Expertis Solutions is now certified as a women-owned business enterprise by WBE Canada. It’s big news for us, and we’re thrilled to be recognized as a WBE. But you might be wondering, “What’s this got to do with me?” Read on to find out what it means to be a WBE, and the benefits of working with WBEs in your diversity supply chain.
First thing’s first, what exactly is a WBE?
A WBE is an independent business that is at least 51% owned and run by women. WBE Canada is the organization that certifies and promotes Canadian women-owned businesses, but the certification is also recognized in the USA and internationally. (The WBE Canada certification is built on the USA’s WBENC model, and is recognized by corporations like IBM, General Motors, and UPS).
Think of WBE certification as a stamp of approval. It reassures corporate and public sector buyers who are looking to partner with diversity suppliers and women-owned businesses that we, a WBE-certified company, are a great fit with their diversity program.
Why choose a WBE as your talent business partner?
There are many reasons to work with women-owned businesses. It broadcasts, loud and clear, your company’s commitment to diversity. It’s a great way to boost innovation and creativity (because diversity in your supply chain ensures diversity of ideas). And depending on where you are in the world, there may even be tax benefits to working with a WBE, as there are in the USA.
But there’s another compelling reason to choose a WBE-certified supplier; less than 5% of corporate and government contracts are currently awarded to women-owned businesses. WBE Canada is on a mission to change that. But you can move the needle, too. Every time you choose to work with a women-owned enterprise, you’re not just reaping the business benefits – you’re helping to change the narrative. And for that, we thank you.
Canada-based but with a global outlook, Expertis Solutions is a provider of leading-edge IT talent solutions and services. To put it another way, we exist to help organizations like yours connect with expert IT talent. In the current IT recruitment climate – where demand for talent massively outstrips supply – we take the hassle out of finding IT talent. Shall we chat about your IT talent needs?