To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Patrick Hernandez, Director, Human Resources
Prepared By:
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Samantha Borrego, DEI Manager, Human Resources
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Presenter: Samantha Borrego, DEI Manager, Human Resources
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Subject:
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12:00 PM *Arapahoe County DEI Employee Voice Survey
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
This study session is an informational meeting to provide the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) & other elected officials an opportunity to review the DEI Employee Voice Survey results and goals. The BOCC & other elected officials may provide general feedback on the goals, but the main purpose is to keep them informed.
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Background and Discussion: Arapahoe County developed the DEI Employee Voice Survey, as a part of the DEI Program Plan pillar number three, “Remove potential inequities and bias from policies, practices, unspoken norms/expectations, and procedures.” The survey’s purpose was to utilize the employee voice to create a baseline measurement of how diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) Arapahoe County is throughout the organization and identify areas for growth. Additionally, the DEI Employee Voice survey will be used to measure progress on the county’s DEI goals in aspects of the employee experience. The DEI Employee Voice survey was developed by the DEI Manager and HR Staff and was reviewed by representatives from different departments and offices. The survey was administered Nov. 6-17, 2023, and yielded a 49% response rate from employees. The HR team reviewed the quantitative and qualitative survey data and created three goals related to the feedback received. These goals were presented to the E-Team on February 14, 2024, and approved on March 13, 2024.
Fiscal Impact: As of now, there is no fiscal impact, but a few of the goals outlined have the potential to make a fiscal impact which will be determined at a later date.
Alternatives: If these goals are not supported, the County would need to report to our employees why the goals may differ from the feedback provided.
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
☒Be fiscally sustainable
☒Provide essential and mandated service
☒Be community focused
Staff Recommendation: The DEI Manager and HR Director recommend the goals to be adopted.
Concurrence: The DEI Employee Voice Survey Goals are approved by the HR Team and E-Team and has county-wide support in moving forward.