Learn, Visualize, & Act

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in

Charles County Government

March 2, 2021

Renesha Miles Chief Equity Officer

Human Resources Department

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Learn

Demographics

Staff Interviews

2019 Survey Review

HR Policy Manual Review

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Assessment of Current Situation

Learn

Charles County’s Demographic Changes

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2020

White Population

40.9%

Black Population

50.6%

Hispanic Population

6.3%

Asian Population

4.4%

American Community Survey (2010, 2020)

Census (2000)

2010

White Population

51.1%

Black Population

41.3%

Hispanic Population

4.3%

Asian Population

2.6%

2000

White Population

68.5%

Black Population

26.6%

Hispanic Population

2.26%

Asian Population

1.82%

Learn

Charles County Government’s Workforce

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White

70%

Black

26%

Indian

1%

Hispanic

1%

Asian

1%

Two or More

1%

Other

1%

By Race/Ethnicity

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Charles County Government’s Workforce

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White

Male 288

Female 246

Black

Male 124

Female 79

Indian

Male 2

Female 3

Hispanic

Male 3

Female 6

Asian

Male 5

Female 3

Two or More

Male 0

Female 1

Other

Male 4

Female 4

By Race/Ethnicity and Gender

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“You Can Be What You Can See”

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Charles County Government’s Workforce

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By Grade and Race/Ethnicity

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White Black Indian Asian Hispanic Other Two or More Other

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A general appreciation for the value of DEI

High levels of enthusiasm for working in CCG

Need for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training

Concerns about nepotism and fair hiring practices

Upward mobility and positive career progression for several leaders

Targeted recruitment to attract variety of talent—greater mix at management and senior levels

Need better data collection and analyses tools to assess diversity, equity, and inclusion quantitatively and qualitatively, to inform actions and create accurate narrative—to tell our story

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Interviews, Survey and HR Manual Review

Visualize

DEI Statement

Chief Equity Officer

Employee DEI Workgroups

GARE Community of Practice

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Visualize

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

“Charles County Government is committed to cultivating a work

culture that strives to be welcoming, inclusive, and equitable to all.

We are accountable for treating everyone with dignity and respect.

We embrace the power of diversity by creating opportunities for

everyone to be included, heard, and valued in our community.”

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Cultivate an environment that normalizes, organizes and

operationalizes DEI throughout Charles County Government

Act

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Normalize

2021

Organize

2022

Operationalize

2023

3-Year Strategic Plan

Act

Baseline

Policies & Initiatives

Diagnostics &

Assessments

Infrastructure

Oversight Groups

StrategicAlliances

Resources

Training & Education

DEI Champions

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Normalize 2021

Act – Baseline, Infrastructure & Resources

Goal: Build a sound infrastructure that supports the development and implementation of sustainable diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, policies, and initiatives.

Training Program

Normalize DEI Conversation

Policy Revisions

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Act – Baseline, Infrastructure & Resources

Diagnostic assessment, demographic and equity questions

added to employee survey

Create internal awards and recognition for allies and

champions

Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (JEDI) Council,

Diversity Advisory Council (DAC), Employee Engagement

and Equity Resource Group (EEERG)

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Act

DEI Visibility

Communication & Branding

Equity as a Core Value

Expand Training

GARE Cohorts

Quarterly DEI Learning

Succession Planning

Departmental Action Plans

Pipeline Development

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Organize 2021 – 2022

Goal: Promote Charles County Government’s Commitment to

DEI and cultivate CCG workforce support

Continued GARE participation

Offer unique DEI Training quarterly

DEI evaluation in performance appraisals

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Act – DEI Visibility, Training & Succession

Create ELT and SLT sponsorship program for aspiring leaders

Tell our DEI Story working with Media Services to create marketing and outreach

Departments held accountable for assuring diversity in recruitment and promotion practices and equity in outcomes for all populations

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Act – DEI Visibility, Training & Succession

Act

Career Pathing

Increase Representation

Increase Transparency in Promotion

DEI Leadership

DEI Certifications

Partnership

Measure Progress

DEI Survey

DEI Annual Report

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Operationalize 2022-2023

Goal: Create recruitment partnerships and outreach

programs to raise awareness around careers in CCG. Develop

career pathing, development programs. Progress towards

CCG workforce reflecting community demographics.

Measure and track results

Inclusive environment, courage to speak up

Increased diversity and inclusion in upper ranks19

Act – Career Pathing, DEI Leadership & Progress

Coordination with neighboring diversity programs

Create apprentice programs and videos to promote

Create training and education to assist employees with

navigating careers in CCG

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Act – Career Pathing, DEI Leadership & Progress

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Questions

About Charles County GovernmentThe mission of Charles County Government is to provide our citizens the highest quality service possible in a

timely, efficient and courteous manner. To achieve this goal, our government must be operated in an open and

accessible atmosphere, be based on comprehensive long- and short-term planning and have an appropriate

managerial organization tempered by fiscal responsibility. We support and encourage efforts to grow a diverse

workplace. Charles County is a place where all people thrive, and businesses grow and prosper; where the

preservation of our heritage and environment is paramount; where government services to its citizens are provided

at the highest level of excellence; and where the quality of life is the best in the nation.

It is the policy of Charles County to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color,

sex, age, national origin, religious or political affiliation or opinion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation,

genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.

Charles County Government200 Baltimore Street • La Plata, MD • 301-645-0550

Equal Opportunity Employer

www.CharlesCountyMD.gov

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