Building a diverse workforce is about more than ensuring that different demographic groups are represented. There is increasing evidence in the global business community that companies with greater diversity in their employees significantly outperform those with little diversity. The same is true of federal agencies.

For state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies, especially when job markets are tight, recruiting, training, and retaining a diverse workforce provides the same benefits as other market segments have found and expands the pool of candidates. Fortunately, there are tools available to help agencies advance their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals.

Watch this complimentary webinar as thought leaders from government and industry share their experiences in attracting diverse candidates, the outcomes they have achieved, and next steps they plan to take. Specifically, we will:

• Review the kinds of benefits that agencies realize by diversifying their workforces, such as introducing fresh perspectives and avoiding groupthink
• Outline the elements of successful recruiting programs targeting a broader diversity of applicants
• Delineate metrics for successful retention programs aimed at current employees