Diversity plan

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The value of diversity is achieved through awareness, education and positive recognition of cultural differences. These values are expressed in Metro's relationships within the workplace and the community.

Current initiatives

Chief Operating Officer (COO) accountability

Give the COO ultimate accountability for diversity and for ensuring that every department director makes diversity a personal priority. Ensure appropriate resources are made available, and assign diversity action team members with responsibility for carrying out diversity plan model elements.

Management performance evaluation

Integrate measurable diversity objectives into general business objectives, with a tie to management performance evaluations and compensation.

Diversity training

Establish ongoing diversity training programs (e.g., workforce culture, procurement practices) for the Metro Council, management and employees.

Recruitment programs

Implement recruitment, retention, coaching and/or mentoring programs for people of diverse backgrounds.

Provide workplace internships focused on minority populations.
Work with professional organizations.
Identify internal organization champions.
Create partnerships with high schools, community colleges and universities.

Citizen committees

Ensure diverse representation on citizen committees.

Employment policies

Establish an inclusive and welcoming work environment. Develop policies that address racism and cultural insensitivity, affirmative action/equal employment opportunity (aa/eeo), and diversity.

Procurement strategies

Implement strategies to increase opportunities for contracting for construction, goods and services, professional services, and public relations/community affairs.

Establish a baseline of activity.
Develop a dialogue on this topic with vendors, suppliers and brokers who have demonstrated competence in diversity advancement.
Set targets and strategies to demonstrate advancement beyond the baseline.
Evaluate results and provide feedback.

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