Diversity Orientation

Meets/Exceeds Expectations

Appreciates the diverse nature of the company’s workforce

Supports the company’s diversity mission and outreach initiatives

Encourages individuality and respect of others’ personal differences

Creates a work environment where staff can express their opinions openly

Welcomes new ideas and ways of looking at things

Appreciates the importance of workforce diversity

Welcomes differing points of view

Always treats subordinates and superiors with respect

Builds an environment of trust and openness in information sharing

Proactively identifies labor pools that could provide more diverse candidates

Reinforces the advantages of attracting and retaining a diverse workforce

Views diversity as a strategic business initiative

Recognizes the value of having our workforce reflect our diverse customer base

Needs Improvement

Has created a perception of potential unfairness among the ranks

Has publicly made “politically incorrect” and thoughtless statements

Has forwarded inappropriate e-mails that were offensive to others

Makes no effort to create teams that reflect the diverse workforce

Tends to make judgments based on stereotypes

Has received complaints regarding his “cliquishness” with certain subordinates

Tends to use objectionable language to or about people who are “different”

Has made numerous off-the-cuff remarks that others found offensive

Is reluctant to confront inappropriate workplace behavior

Makes no effort to understand cultural values different from her own

Diversity Orientation Goals

Recognize diversity as a critical business issue

Create a positive and inclusive work environment

Strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce

View diversity as a way of meeting our public mission and corporate goals

Encourage new ideas from people with different orientations

Recognize each individual’s unique contribution to the team

Treat others with respect and expect them to respond in kind

Actively recruit and develop a diverse team

Incorporate different styles, skills, and backgrounds in the people you hire

Provide ongoing career guidance and coaching to all subordinates equally

Encourage collaboration and teamwork at all times

Use the diversity outreach program to better deal with a diverse customer base

Recognize that everyone brings unique attributes and experiences to the table

Foster a sense of collaboration and joint problem solving