Evolving Perceptions about Diversity and Inclusion - Rebroadcast

The federal workforce is becoming increasingly diverse, but attitudes and opinions still vary widely on the effectiveness of diversity and inclusion (D&I) programs. In a recent Government Business Council research survey underwritten by Monster Government Solutions of 750 federal leaders, nearly three fourths report having felt misunderstood in the workplace due to differences in identity, while fewer than a third say their organization is effective at leveraging diversity. What can agencies do to foster inclusive workplaces and build high performing organizations? This session will cover trends and issues explored in the study, including:

• Why broadening the scope of D&I programs can help overcome skepticism and build stronger working relationships
• How to improve the effectiveness of D&I resources available to supervisors and their teams
• Why agencies should leverage the diversity of their workforce to achieve mission success

Speakers :

• Mark Lee, Senior Research Analyst, Government Business Council (Moderator)
• Alice Muellerweiss, Corporate Learning and Development Expert and former Dean of the Department of Veterans Affairs Learning University
• Bruce Stewart, Deputy Director, Strategic Initiatives, Training and Compliance, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Personnel Management
• Mark Williams, Diversity Expert, Author of The 10 Lenses, and Founder of WIN Insight