Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion 2023 Annual Report (VEDP)
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Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion 2023 Annual Report for the agency VEDP, year 2023, organized under Goal 1: Access & Success, Goal 2: Welcoming and Respectful Culture, and Goal 3: State Agency DOI Infrastructure & Training. Recruiting sources named include HBCUs and Diversityjobs.com, and interview panels must be diverse in gender, age, race, and seniority level. For training, a needs assessment was conducted to identify learning gaps, and Annual Career Conversations are conducted. The 2024 agency goals include sharing VEDP values during orientation, a training course called Creating a Value-Centered Culture, and curating LinkedIn Learning courses.
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Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion
2023 Annual Report
AGENCY: VEDP
YEAR: 2023
Goal 1: Access & Success - Recruit and retain a diverse workforce by increasing access to diverse populations for
recruiting.
Objective 1: Continue to improve hiring processes and increase access to potential applicants from diverse populations.
▪ Specific recruiting sources used to ensure applicants from diverse populations, including HBCUs,
Diversityjobs.com, V3
▪ Interview panels must be diverse in gender, age, race, seniority level, etc.
▪ The VEDP Internship program is used as a talent pipeline.
Objective 2: Continue to retain and promote a diverse workforce.
▪ Unconscious Bias 101 training is part of the onboarding process.
▪ Diversity and Inclusion training are offered at least four times per year.
▪ VEDP’s Learning and Development Manager designs and conducts internal professional development training
available to all staff on a range of topics.
▪ All internal and external communications are designed to be accessible to those with diverse needs. The
PowerPoint Template and website are compliant with ADA standards.
Goal 2: Welcoming and Respectful Culture: Create and sustain a culture that welcomes and embraces diverse opinions,
independent thinking, and respectful interactions to deliver optimal results for the organization and its customers.
Objective 1: Persist in creating and maintaining a climate that is supportive and respectful and that values and
integrates differing perspectives and experiences.
▪ D/I Committee is made up of VEDP and VTC employees who come together to plan charity events, conduct
annual D&I trainings, and discuss D&I-related topics of interest or concern to the committee.
2023
▪ Workspaces are ADA-compliant.
▪ Learning opportunities are provided throughout the year.
Objective 2: Continue to provide an environment where conflicts, concerns, and complaints are aired and addressed
expeditiously.
▪ Open-door Policy, Anti-Bullying, and Anti-Harassment policies included in the Employee Handbook and
reviewed during New Hire Orientation and Onboarding.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
▪ Inappropriate behavior and complaints are promptly addressed using a standard process.
Goal 3. State Agency DOI Infrastructure & Training: Maintain a plan and infrastructure that continues to provide
individualized skills training and career development for state employees. Agencies report annually on DOI goals and
accomplishments.
Objective 1: Continue to amplify opportunities to advance the goals outlined in this framework.
▪ Diversity and Inclusion goals have been added to agencies’ Strategic and Operating Plans and position
descriptions.
Objective 2: Continue to create structures and processes of accountability with the Department of Human Resource
Management to increase organizational effectiveness.
▪ The HR Director is the point of contact for DHRM and is engaged in all aspects of the plan.
▪ The Executive Leadership Team is involved and instrumental in providing feedback for all initiatives.
Objective 3: Continue to provide training and educational workshops available to all employees.
▪ Professional Development Training is currently offered for all levels in the classroom and virtually to
accommodate employee availability and learning styles.
▪ LinkedIn Learning is also available to all staff as a self-paced option. Offers employees a wide range of topics
and learning opportunities to choose from.
▪ A needs assessment was conducted to determine training opportunities and identify learning gaps. This data
was used to inform professional development training offered throughout the year.
▪ Annual Career Conversations are conducted to facilitate training needs and professional growth
opportunities.
Agency Goal 1: Access & Success – Recruit and retain a diverse workforce by increasing access to diverse
populations for recruiting.
▪ Continue efforts described in 2023 accomplishments
▪ Continue to grow and improve Summer Internship Program
▪ Explore logistics and interest of adding the Fall Internship option
▪ Utilize recruiting sources that target diverse populations
Agency Goal 2: Welcoming & Respectful Culture - Create and sustain a culture that welcomes and
embraces diverse opinions, independent thinking, and respectful interactions to deliver optimal results for
the organization and its customers.
Objective 1: Persist in creating and maintaining a climate that is supportive and respectful and that values
and integrates differing perspectives and experiences.
▪ Promote VEDP Values and encourage employees to “live” our values in their daily work
▪ VEDP values are shared during orientation and employees attend “Creating a Value-Centered
Culture” training course
▪ Encourage employees to recognize other employees displaying VEDP values
2024 AGENCY DOI GOALS
▪ Highlight employees and what VEDP values mean to them and how they display them to others
▪ Encourage participation in D&I Committee
▪ Facilitate Meet and Greets to allow staff to get to know each other
Objective 2: Continue to provide an environment where conflicts, concerns, and complaints are aired and
addressed expeditiously.
▪ Continue to review policies with new hires
▪ Continue to address complaints or inappropriate behavior promptly
Agency Goal 3: State Agency DOI Infrastructure & Training Maintain a plan and infrastructure that
continues to provide individualized skills training and career development for state employees. Agencies
report annually on DOI goals and accomplishments.
Objective 1: Diversity and Inclusion Resources
▪ Provide opportunities for staff to get involved in the D&I Committee
▪ Continue Quarterly Charities Initiatives to engage local community
▪ Provide optional D&I training on a variety of topics
▪ Facilitate D&I events to foster learning among staff
▪ Continue to update the HR Intranet page with D&I resources
Objective 2: Increase Learning and Development Opportunities
▪ Partner with Organization Development team to provide relevant professional development
opportunities
▪ Work with L&D Manager to curate courses in LinkedIn Learning on a wide range of topics applicable
to people in various positions and at various levels of experience and responsibility
▪ Partner with CommonHealth to provide staff with education and resources for overall health and
wellbeing
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