Explore the D&I Digest: "Shaped by Experience"
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Message from Helen Robbins-Meyer, Chief Administrative Officer:
In the past year, we experienced an extraordinary shift in the way we see the world. From rising concerns about health equity to our deep commitments to identify and address systemic racism, we bore witness to a reignited call to action to foster a space of belonging, equity and inclusion for all. As a County, we responded with a plan. Our actions were highlighted in the InSite article, “D&I Executive Council: The Next Steps in Diversity and Inclusion.”
Over the past five years, the County’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiative has supported employee development by providing training that piqued curiosity and increased awareness throughout the enterprise. Our Departmental Champions played an important role in embracing ideas, promoting educational opportunities and building relationships to help meet our D&I Strategic Plan goals. One of their resources has been the D&I Digest, a tool that is an information bridge for sharing ideas and stories about our workplace and community.
Published versions of the digest have been accessible in the Ethics, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion hub on InSite. However, we want to extend our reach and encourage a community-minded approach to D&I by rolling out this straight-to-your-inbox message today. The D&I team is excited to announce that the quarter 4 D&I Digest is available and invite you to open the pages and explore the features, videos, articles and stories with curiosity and an open heart. This quarter’s theme is “Shaped by Experience.”
In the pages, we believe you’ll find common ground, be informed about our different journeys and learn ways to honor the diverse qualities in each of us. Our hope is that although the way we work and interact has changed, discovering ways to connect and share information will lead to greater engagement and opportunity to expand how we pursue a culture of togetherness, belonging and inclusion. Join your Departmental Champions and explore the digest today - let’s go further, together!