Work Environment Workgroup
STRATEGY - Establishing a work environment where Black, Latinx, and women employees thrive.
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LONG-TERM OUTCOME
Philadelphia STEM employers have equitable policies and utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote Black, Latinx, and women Philadelphians.
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SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES
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Philadelphia STEM employers identify current policies and practices that increase or inhibit diversity, equity, and inclusion for Black, Latinx, and women Philadelphians in STEM careers (e.g., hiring goals).
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MEDIUM-TERM OUTCOMES
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Philadelphia STEM employers implement and/or or expand recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion policies and practices that dismantle inequities within their organization.
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Philadelphia STEM employers hire more Black, Latinx and women Philadelphians into STEM careers
Co-Chairs
Chief Academic and Research Officer ​
Department of Medicine ​
University of Pennsylvania ​
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Inclusion and Diversity Lead ​
Pharma R&D​
GSK​
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DEIB Best Practices Forum @ STEM Equity Week
The Work Environment Workgroup hosted the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Best Practices Forum on October 30, 2024. The forum convened Human Resources and DEIB representatives from STEM employers in multiple sectors to discuss the practices they sustain or the barriers they face in their efforts to recruit, develop and retain diverse talent. By bringing the perspective of Workforce development programs and job seekers, this forum also explored areas of existing alignment or opportunities across, employers, talent and workforce development organizations and job seekers exploring the criteria each value most.
The immediate goal is to present a value proposition and have a transparent conversation to understand the DEIB language and commitments from STEM employers. The long term goals are to establish relationships with employers and keep an open line of communication that will enable meeting our 2030 mission of achieving 100% of STEM careers being demographically proportional to working age Philadelphians.
"Philadelphia STEM Equity Week" Mayoral Proclamation
PSEC is proud to announce that Mayor James Kenney has made a proclamation declaring the week of October 30, 2023 as Philadelphia STEM Equity Week, signaling the City of Philadelphia’s commitment to fostering quality education, embracing diversity and supporting our young people to access and thrive in the workforce. These are the key conditions required to build and sustain an economy that benefits all of our residents and capitalizes on the brilliance of our diverse community members.
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To see the proclamation, please go HERE.
To see the video of the October 30th, 2023 activity, please go HERE.
