What is DEIB and why are we doing this now?
DEIB stands for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. It’s based on a simple idea: we want all team members to feel safe, valued and empowered to be the best version of themselves. Recent Engagement Survey results show that we have room to improve when it comes to people feeling as though they belong at U.S. Engineering, and we see DEIB initiatives as strong drivers toward improvement.
Why does the Inclusion Council application ask personal identifying questions?
Our hope is that the Inclusion Council reflects the diversity of our workplace. The personal identifying questions are optional and are just one factor among many in the criteria used to select Council members.
How much time should Council member prospects plan to dedicate to this work?
We anticipate each Council member will dedicate 4-6 hours a month meeting with fellow Council members and carrying out the work of the Council.
How long should Council members expect to serve?
Our initial plan is for members to be on the Council for two years. We will be flexible with individual needs and plan to have members join on a rolling basis.
What level of authority does Inclusion Council have?
We want the Inclusion Council to feel empowered to use their collective creativity to inform and advise on improvements. Initially, the DEIB Core Planning team will also be included in the Council to provide guidance. We anticipate that certain recommendations will require approval by Executive Committee.
What is DEIB and why are we doing this now?
DEIB stands for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. It’s based on a simple idea: we want all team members to feel safe, valued and empowered to be the best version of themselves. Recent Engagement Survey results show that we have room to improve when it comes to people feeling as though they belong at U.S. Engineering, and we see DEIB initiatives as strong drivers toward improvement.
Why does the Inclusion Council application ask personal identifying questions?
Our hope is that the Inclusion Council reflects the diversity of our workplace. The personal identifying questions are optional and are just one factor among many in the criteria used to select Council members.
How much time should Council member prospects plan to dedicate to this work?
We anticipate each Council member will dedicate 4-6 hours a month meeting with fellow Council members and carrying out the work of the Council.
How long should Council members expect to serve?
Our initial plan is for members to be on the Council for two years. We will be flexible with individual needs and plan to have members join on a rolling basis.
What level of authority does Inclusion Council have?
We want the Inclusion Council to feel empowered to use their collective creativity to inform and advise on improvements. Initially, the DEIB Core Planning team will also be included in the Council to provide guidance. We anticipate that certain recommendations will require approval by Executive Committee.
Belonging in the Workplace: What Does It Mean and Why Does It Matter? | Great Place To Work
Going deeper with diversity and inclusion | The Washington Post
How diversity, equity, and inclusion matter | McKinsey & Company
Why Forbes won’t use the term Minority to classify black and brown people | Forbes
