DEI Welcome
The Department of Administration’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Initiative is focused on promoting a workplace environment where diversity is valued and inclusion is evident throughout all aspects of employment – including through policy and practices.
State Executive Branch Workforce Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Initiative
State Executive Branch Workforce Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative
Vision: To emphasize the importance of diversity, equity and inclusivity throughout all aspects of State of Kansas employment policies and practices in order to provide for a workforce that is representative of the diversity of the State's population and a workplace that is comfortable for all employees.
Foster Employee Engagement
Promote Awareness of DEI and Ensure DEI is a Priority for All Agencies
Ensure HR Infrastructure Incorporates Industry Best Practices and Is Free from Barriers to DEI
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Convene employee listening groups for feedback and input on prioritization and scope of DEI projects
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Incorporate DEI-related questions into the upcoming Employee Satisfaction Survey to obtain widespread feedback and input
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Conduct a needs assessment of all existing DEI coursework
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Begin development of a comprehensive statewide DEI training program
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Establish a diversity webpage for project updates, resources, and DEI statistics
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Develop a statewide DEI Recruitment Guide for all agencies
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Establish work groups to conduct a comprehensive review of statewide HR policies, training, and recruitment
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Analyze historical DEI data to identify trends and disparities; determine additional data needs
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Provide agencies tools for conducting comprehensive review of their individual policies
Recruitment
Recruitment
The best candidate pools include highly-qualified and diverse applicants. This Recruitment Guide contains guidance and resources for filling open positions.
DEI - Resources
DEI Resources
Looking for more resources for both your home and the workplace? Visit ComPsych to access publications on an array of topics:
- Asian American Discrimination
- Supporting a Diverse Workforce
- Social Change Resource Guide
- Speaking to Children About Diversity
- Disabilities in the Workplace
- Transgender Persons in the Workplace
- LGBTQUIA in the Workforce
