AtlantiCare Leader Handbook

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) DE&I Strategies help employees bring their authentic selves to work each day, feel valued and included, and therefore help them perform their best. It increases employee engagement, produces higher employee productivity and collaboration, empowers employees to openly share their ideas and feedback, enables effective problem solving, and generates innovation and growth.

Leader Expectation(s): Leaders are expected to support and champion this work. Leaders will be expected to encourage their staff to participate in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and attend Diversity events. Leaders should actively seek to form diverse teams that have diversity in thought. They should know what CultureVision is, how to use it, and encourage their teams to do the same. • Diversity is the representation of all our varied identities and differences (race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, religion, thinking and communication styles, etc.), collectively and as individuals. • Equity seeks to ensure fair treatment, equality of opportunity, and fairness in access to information and resources for all. • Inclusion builds a culture of belonging by actively inviting the contribution and participation of all people. Affirmative Action AtlantiCare is an equal opportunity employer that takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. CultureVision CultureVision is a competency database that provides knowledge on topics such as: language and communication; diet and nutrition; beliefs; religion and spirituality on various cultures and communities. Diversity Events Activities spearheaded and/or supported by our ERGs assist us with creating an enriching and inclusive workplace for our employees. Refer to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page on The Starfish (Starfish > Teams > Diversity & Inclusion) for an update on events.

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