The Office of Resolution Management Diversity and Inclusion

The Office of Resolution Management, Diversity and Inclusion Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP)

Mission The mission of the VA diversity and inclusion program is to grow a diverse workforce and cultivate an inclusive work environment, where employees are fully engaged and empowered to deliver the outstanding services to our Nation’s Veterans, their families, and beneficiaries. 2

Vision VA is the leader in public service in creating a high-performing workforce by capitalizing on its diversity, purposefully embracing inclusion, and empowering all employees to perform to their highest potential. 3

Values VA’s diversity and inclusion program adheres to and advances the Department’s core values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE). 4

D&I Strategic Goals 1. A Diverse Workforce: Grow a diverse, high-performing workforce that reflects all segments of our society and values all aspects of our human diversity. 2. An Inclusive and Engaged Organization: Cultivate an inclusive work environment and create an engaged organization that leverages diversity and empowers all contributors. 3. Outstanding Public Service: Facilitate outstanding, responsive public servicethrough principled leadership, shared accountability, and educated stakeholders. 5

ODI Structure Workforce Analysis Team Manages and performs workforce analyses to identify potential barriers, trends, and patterns in the area of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and workforce diversity in the VA workforce. Conducts technical assistance and training on workforce analytics and barrier analyses. Creates tools, metrics, and reports for managers and supervisors to measure their workforce diversity and gauge progress in this area. Outreach and Retention Team Manages the VA-wide affirmative employment programs, special emphasis programs, and outreach programs such as diversity-focused internship and career development programs. Performs compliance oversight and Technical Assistance Reviews on field EEO/D&I programs. Manages the VA-wide Disability Employment and Reasonable Accommodations Program. Develops and maintains positive and productive stakeholder relations in the community. Training and Communications Team Fosters and manages D&I strategic planning. Develops VA-wide policy on D&I, No FEAR Act and whistleblower protections, and related workforce issues for issuance by the Secretary and Assistant Secretary. Supports the Diversity and Inclusion in VA Council. Develops and implements a wide portfolio of D&I training initiatives and consultation services. Manages a VA-wide communications program to increase awareness of EEO and D&I issues through electronic updates, newsletters, video broadcasts, and a Web site. 6

Workforce Analysis Products § § § § EEOC MD 715 & State of the Agency Briefing Diversity & Inclusion Annual Report Workforce Diversity Quarterly Leadership Reports Monthly Workforce Diversity Reports Customized analytics and ad hoc reports Applicant Flow Analyses (recruitment & leadership development selection processes) VA Diversity Index VA Inclusion Index (The New IQ) 7

Outreach & Retention Special Emphasis Programs § § § § Federal Women’s Program Disability Employment Program Hispanic Employment Program Black or African American Program Asian American and Pacific Islander Program American Indian and Alaska Native Program Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Program 8

Annual D&I Plans/Reports § § § § VA Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan VA Diversity and Inclusion Biennial Report Management Directive 715 EEO Plan/Report Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program Hispanic Employment Program Plan/Report White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Plan/Report Minority Serving Institutions Report covering Tribal Colleges and Universities; Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Hispanic Serving Institutions; Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institutions 9

D&I Special Initiatives § § § § Whistleblower Certification Technical Assistance Reviews Centrally Managed Reasonable Accommodations Program SES D&I Performance Element Student Outreach & Retention (SOAR) Program D&I Competency Model and Standardized Position Descriptions for D&I Practitioners D&I Advisory and Consultative Services World Café 10

Learning & Development § § § § § Prevention of Workplace Harassment/No FEAR (TMS 8872) EEO, Diversity, Disability Employment & Reasonable Accommodation, and ADR & Conflict Management Training for Managers and Supervisors (TMS 1328672) VSSC Training (TMS 3823179) Barrier Analysis Training (TMS 3844925) Cultural Competence and Your Career at VA (TMS 3866746) Processing Requests for Reasonable Accommodation from Employees and Applicants with Disabilities (TMS 3868350) Cultural Competency: Key Considerations for an Inclusive VA Workforce Part 1 (TMS 3873732) and Part 2 (TMS 3873741) Whistleblower Rights and Protection & Prohibited Personnel Practices Training (TMS 3883649) Processing Reasonable Accommodation Requests (TMS 3948673 available mid. FY 16) [focuses on responsibilities of Designated Management Officials, Supervisors, and LRACs] Customized Learning Content 11

D&I Communications § § § External Web site News. Link Diversity@Work newsletter Diversity News video D&I in VA Council 12

D&I Web site https: //www. diversity. va. gov § § § § EEO laws and regulations EEO, D&I policies and directives VA Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan & Annual Reports EEOC Management Directive 715 reports and guidance EEO & Diversity reports and resources EEO, D&I Training Diversity@Work newsletter Diversity News video Diversity calendar Diversity organizations Special Emphasis Programs National Diversity Internship Program/WRP Disability Employment & Reasonable Accommodations 13

News. Link § § Summaries and links to recent diversity-related articles, research reports, or other publications gathered from a variety of online sources that help managers and staff step outside of VA Periodic production Distributed via e-mail to subscribers 8, 000 current subscribers § § § Approx. 97 percent internal to VA Approx. 3 percent external to VA E-mail odi@va. gov with the words “Subscribe News” in the subject line to subscribe 14

Diversity@Work Newsletter § § § Diversity news, calendar events, highlights of special activities, and information on practical tools that help managers and staff promote workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion Monthly production Distribution: § § § Published electronically (www. diversity. va. gov/products/ daw. aspx) Distributed via e-mail to subscribers Approx. 10, 000 current subscribers § § Approx. 98 percent internal to VA Approx. 2 percent external to VA 15

Diversity News Broadcast § § § 15 -minute video program on diversity and EEO news, studies, surveys, interviews, book abstracts, training seminars, special emphasis issues, events, and activities Bi-monthly production with support of Employee Education System studio and staff Distribution: § § D&I Web site (https: //www. diversity. va. gov/ products/dn/aspx) DVDs (by special request) 16

Secretary’s Programs § Diversity & Inclusion in VA Council (DIVAC) § § § VA-wide forum to address D&I matters impacting VA Executive level body co-chaired by ASHRA/OSP and DAS for ORMDI provides technical and administrative support to Council presents Biennial Report of accomplishments and recommendations to the Secretary of VA Council updates VA Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Annual Secretary’s D&I Excellence Awards Program § § Awards criteria tied to VA D&I Strategic Goals A panel of DIVAC members review and rank nominations from across VA in EEO/D&I practitioner, supervisory, non-supervisory, and team categories. 17

The Office of Resolution Management, Diversity and Inclusion https: //www. diversity. va. gov (202) 461 -4131 odi@va. gov