Definition |
Diversity refers to differences in race, ethnicity, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, culture, cognitive and physical ability, age, and nationality.
Inclusion can be defined as cultivating a culture that connects each employee to the organization; encourages collaboration, flexibility and fairness; and leverages diversity throughout the organization so that all individuals are enabled to participate and contribute to their full potential.
The Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Strategic Plan is comprised of three strategic goals: Workforce Diversity; Workplace Inclusion; and Sustainability. We will recruit from a diverse, qualified group of potential applicants; cultivate a culture that encourages collaboration, flexibility, and fairness to enable individuals to contribute to their full potential and to further retention; and, develop structures and strategies to equip leaders with the ability to manage diversity.
This measure identifies strategies and actions to implement organizational developmental activities which align with the D&I strategic plan goals. Organizational developmental activities include but not limited to staff participation in career development and career enhancement programs; D&I brown bags, workshops, training and/or any other D&I learning activities including activities and events initiated or sponsored by Senior leaders, Office Directors, and supervisors/managers. |
