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WORKFORCE DIVERSITY STATEMENT & PLAN
The City of Ithaca is committed to
a work environment and community governance that values and
supports diversity and inclusion.
As an employer, the City's vision of inclusion
is an organization where everyone feels welcome and employees
work in an environment that enables them to maximize their
potential.
Collectively we will strive to learn about
diversity, educate City employees, members of boards and committees
and other volunteers, and promote acceptance of the differences
of others within our workforce and our community.
Our goal is to strengthen
* The City's work environment by actively seeking employees
and volunteers with diverse backgrounds.
* Our government by developing laws, policies and procedures
governing our workforce and the City of Ithaca that is mindful
and inclusive of our diverse community.
* Our ability to serve our constituents, by developing and
maintaining a work environment that supports and nurtures
every individual throughout his or her tenure with the City.
Translating Our Vision into Reality
Our
Vision, Mission, and Values adopted by Council in October
of 2001 and our Workforce Diversity ORDINANCE No. 03-2005
will provide guidance and govern our workforce.
Our Workforce Diversity Plan will provide an organizational
roadmap that will identify the specific organizational
attributes desired and will allocate resources that are consistent
with our vision, mission, values and diversity statement.
Workforce
Diversity Plan Summary of Attributes
1. Established Foundation for Diversity and Inclusiveness:
Speaks to the City's obligation and commitment to equal opportunity
and non-discrimination in employment.
2. Demonstrated Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness:
Reflect the diversity of its community.
3. Holistic View of City of Ithaca Community Members:
Recognition of the employees need to balance responsibilities
at work and outside of work.
4. Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities:
Non-discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
5. Recognition of Organizational Culture and Process:
The City's commitment to its mission.
6. Development and Implementation of Programs to Promote
Diversity and Inclusion: Recruitment of a diverse
workforce.
7. Demonstrated Commitment to Continuous Learning:
Education and training programs to build effective working
relationships.
8. Access to Opportunity/Succession Planning:
Recognition of the need of employees to grow personally and
professionally.
9. Systems of Recognition, Acknowledgement, and Reward:
Recognition of employees.
10. Shared Accountability and Responsibility for City
of Ithaca's Mission: Ensure that employees are aware
of the City of Ithaca¡¯s mission.
11. Commitment to Community Partnerships: Community
outreach and alliance building.
12. Collaborative Conflict Resolution Processes:
The City's systems for addressing workplace concerns.
13. Participatory Work Organization and Processes:
Encouragement of teamwork.
14. Communication and Information Sharing:
Establishment of communication strategies
WORKFORCE EXPECTATIONS
- Avail themselves of different educational opportunities offered
- Represent City in a way that is consistent with expoused values.
- Treat with respect and value each individual
- Do not be a party to discriminatory & oppressive actions/behaviors
(if you are a victim of discrimination & intimidation you
must report it)
- Take personal ownership for not engaging in oppressive &
intimidating behaviors.
- Understand consequences to certain behaviors which are not
acceptable in our work environment
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