How three public servants strengthened our country’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion In our #IServeBecause survey we sent to civil servants, we received responses that explain why someone interested in helping others would find a career in the federal government rewarding. We share responses from three federal employees who are helping others by building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive nation. Read More
Building better diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives At a Federal Communicators Network event, members of the Technology Transformation Services Diversity Guild discussed how federal communicators professionals can build better diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The panelists shared three key recommendations: identify a baseline, integrate DEI principles into a strategic plan and clearly define success. Read More
Diversity in federal leadership matters: Perspectives from a public servant Robert Tse, senior policy advisor at the Agriculture Department’s Rural Utility Service, spoke with us about how diverse leadership can help government build a more inclusive workforce and offer more equitable services. He shared how his own racial and ethnic identity impacts his work and how we can leverage the diversity of the federal workforce to make services more accessible. Read More
Pride in government: The LGBTQ+ community and the federal workforce In honor of Pride Month, we are looking at the struggle and success of LGBTQ individuals in the federal workforce. In 80 years, with advancements and backslides, the federal government has transitioned from discriminating against LGBTQ+ employees to protecting their rights. Read More
How a lack of data led to vaccine inequity During the past year, failures in the public health data infrastructure prevented state and local authorities from getting accurate information about COVID-19 prevalence and spread, leaving them unable to recommend equitable interventions. State and federal governments must work together and share data that would enable officials to track disease spread, vaccination rates and other health information in different communities to provide more equitable interventions. Read More
How federal agencies can reopen after the pandemic in an inclusive and equitable way Even as federal offices begin to reopen, hybrid work environments and remote work are likely to remain options for many employees. We offer four strategies to help agencies successfully reopen in an equitable and inclusive way and ensure their employees are able to succeed in this new work environment. Read More
The benefits of hiring talent without a four-year degree for federal jobs To better attract and hire diverse talent, federal agencies should recruit candidates without four-year degrees for positions that don’t require one. This practice could benefit hiring managers, job seekers and federal agencies around the country by increasing representation and expanding access to high-quality talent. Read More
Collaboration in action: How federal agencies work with local communities to create better health equity The Health and Equity Collaborative, an initiative from the Department of Health and Human Services, meets regularly to create more equitable health policies, programs and practices in the western region. Commander Matthew C. Johns, the region’s health administrator, shares three lessons from the collaborative’s work that agencies can use to improve health equity and support underserved communities. Read More
Q&A with a federal all-star on diversity, equity and inclusion Miguel Aviles-Perez, chief of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion of the U.S. Coast Guard, shares lessons on how the federal government can successfully strengthen and transform its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Read More
Three ways federal leaders can improve COVID-19 collaboration between national and local governments To meet the distinct needs of the communities they serve, government leaders must work to connect federal staff with rural, suburban, urban and tribal localities. We offer three ways for federal leaders to foster this collaboration and create community-focused outcomes. Read More
