Overview of HHS D&I Program Tuesday, April 3, 2018 10:10 a.m. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Overview of HHS D&I Program Tuesday, April 3, 2018 10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. NIH Natcher Conference Center Bldg. 45 - Room D Presented by Bonita V. White, M.A., J.D. Director, Diversity & Inclusion Division and HHS ERG Program Manager

D&I DIVISION OBJECTIVES • To develop and implement a more comprehensive, integrated, and strategic focus on diversity and inclusion as a key component of human resource strategies. • To disseminate clear, concise and accessible information concerning D&I Initiatives and activities to achieve maximum workforce participation and engagement throughout the Department. • To strengthen strategic partnerships with HHS Diversity Offices, ERGs, Affinity Groups and other government agencies • To leverage networks and partnerships to enhance diversity and inclusion in HHS’ overall recruitment and outreach efforts. 3/30/2018 Overview of HHS D&I Program 2

D&I COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS • D&I Quarterly Newsletter • D&I Virtual Exchange • Day-to-Day D&I • D&I Calendars • D&I InfoFacts • D&I Display Board • D&I E-Blasts, D&I Promotional Flyers • D&I Customer Satisfaction Surveys • Web Portals (MAX.GOV, HHS.GOV Internal and Public Site, YouTube) • Webcasts Overview of HHS D&I Program 3/30/2018 3

SPECIAL EMPHASIS OBSERVANCES • Events designed to promote cultural awareness, celebrate achievements, enhance appreciation of workforce diversity and inclusion, and strengthen employee engagement. • Presented in collaboration w/ HHS Program Offices, OPDIV Diversity and Special Emphasis Program Managers , and ERGs • Recurring Observances include: • - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday/Holiday - Black History Month Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month - - LGBT PRIDE Month - Hispanic Heritage Month - National Disability Employment Awareness Month Veterans Day - - Native American/Alaska Native Heritage Month • Other Events: 5 th Annual HHS Diversity Day, 6 th Annual ERGForum 3/30/2018 Overview of HHS D&I Program 4

D&I DIVISION COLLABORATIONS (INTERNAL) • HHS OPDIV EEO Directors • HHS OPDIV Diversity & Inclusion, Special Emphasis Program and Employee Resource Group (ERG) Program Managers • HHS Employee Resource Groups • HR-ERG Collaboration - OHR Talent Acquisition Division • Federal Occupational Health • OHR Workforce Relations/Benefits • Office of Minority Health • Secretary’s LGBT Coordinating Committee • and Others 3/30/2018 Overview of HHS D&I Program 5

D&I DIVISION COLLABORATIONS (EXTERNAL) • Federal EEO and Civil Rights Council • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission • Federal Interagency Diversity Partnership (FIDP) • Federal Asian and Pacific American Council (FAPAC) • Southwest Interagency Coordinating Committee • U.S. Department of Homeland Security • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development • U.S. Office of Personnel Management/Office of Diversity & Inclusion • U.S. Department of Treasury • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs • Partnership for Public Service • Social Security Administration and others 3/30/2018 Overview of HHS D&I Program 6

KEY TAKEWAYS At the conclusion of this session, participants should know: • The difference between the concepts of Diversity & Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity; • The organizational structure, objectives and functions of the HHS D&I Program; • The myriad communications products and activities of the HHS D&I Program. 3/30/2018 7 Overview of HHS D&I Program

RESOURCES • For additional information, please visit the HHS Diversity & Inclusion Division max.gov page: https://community.max.gov/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=731907930 3/30/2018 Overview of HHS D&I Program 8

• Bonita V. White, M.A., J.D. Contact Information • Director, Diversity & Inclusion Division • OS/ASA/Office of Human Resources • Bonita.White@hhs.gov • 202-690-6674 3/30/2018 Overview of HHS D&I Program 9

EVALUATION SURVEY • Your feedback is important to us. Therefore, we ask you to take a few minutes to complete the online evaluation for this session: • https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HRClinic-DIProgram • Your feedback is voluntary and completely anonymous and will be used to help plan upcoming sessions, compile priorities, action items, and/or next steps. 3/30/2018 Overview of HHS D&I Program 10