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Title: Building a Business Case for Increasing Diversity in the Transportation Workforce
Accession Number: 01723956
Record Type: Component
Record URL: Availability: Find a library where document is available Abstract: Recent studies indicate that organizations with the most diverse workforces reap the rewards of increased efficiency, innovation, and profitability. By definition, diversity encompasses not only traditionally recognized measures—gender, race, and ethnicity—but also age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, orientation, neurodiversity, experiences, and a host of other characteristics. This article looks at strategies to achieve diversity in the transportation workforce. It begins with a discussion of diversity in leadership and diversity's positive impact on recruitment, retention, and organizational performance. Next, diversity challenges are discussed including challenges faced by state departments of transportation such as a lack of awareness of job opportunities; male-dominated occupations; and work schedules incompatible with family responsibilities. Finally, suggestions are outlined for achieving diversity goals including clear leadership, supportive workplace culture, hiring practices, outreach and engagement, collaborative initiatives, and experiential learning.
Language: English
Authors: Ivey, StephaniePowers, MeredithClark, AdrianaPagination: pp 22-27
Publication Date: 2019-9
Serial: Media Type: Digital/other
Features: Photos; References; Tables
TRT Terms: Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Society; Transportation (General)
Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
Created Date: Nov 20 2019 2:02PM
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