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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

This section provides resources for promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the federal workplace and includes subsections specifically for LGBTQ+ employees, employees with disabilities, and employees who are veterans.

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Reference Materials⁠

(Office of Personnel Management) A list of diversity and inclusion materials, including general references, strategic plans, and resources specific to building a diverse and tolerant workplace. Useful for all government employees.

General DEI and Related Resources

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ADR.gov: Federal Government’s Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution Resources⁠

(Interagency Alternative Dispute Resolution Working Group) A list of resources and contacts for conflict prevention, management, and resolution in the workplace. Useful for managers.

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Conducting Diversity Training⁠

(Office of Personnel Management) A guide for agency managers on how to conduct diversity training, including guiding principles, goals, and best practices.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Federal Sector⁠

(Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) An overview of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s role in the federal government, including definitions of discrimination and steps federal employees can take to file discrimination complaints with the EEOC. Useful for all government employees.

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Government-Wide Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan 2011⁠

(Office of Personnel Management) A record of the government’s 2011 plan to meet the requirements of Executive Order 13583, which called for a focus on diversity and inclusion in all government agencies.

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Second Chance Act Federal Job Search Guide⁠

(Office of Personnel Management) A comprehensive guide to applying for federal jobs for those with criminal records. This resource covers eligibility, qualifications, creating a USAJobs account, and crafting a resume. Includes sample resumes and a step-by-step guide to searching the USAJobs database. While this resource is geared toward job seekers with criminal records, it may be useful to all job seekers.

LGBTQ+ Resources

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Addressing Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination in Federal Civilian Employment⁠

(Office of Personnel Management) A general introduction to addressing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Covers administrative and legal protections for employees as well as specific actions that can be taken by individuals who experience discrimination. Helpful for all employees and managers.

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Guidance Regarding Gender Identity and Inclusion in the Federal Workplace⁠

(Office of Personnel Management) Guidance to help agencies create a gender inclusive environment. Covers workplace transition, confidentiality and privacy, dress and appearance standards, names and pronouns, sanitary and related facilities, and legal name changes. Targeted at managers.

Resources for Persons with Disabilities

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Disability Employment: Providing Accommodations⁠

(Office of Personnel Management) A guide to providing reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.

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Executive Guide to Federal IT Accessibility⁠

(General Services Administration) A guide to ensuring that all of an agency’s online content is accessible, including information on management, design and development, testing, and procurement. Useful for all employees involved in creating digital services.

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Retaining Employees with Disabilities⁠

(Office of Personnel Management) Best practices for creating accessible working environments for people with disabilities.

Resources for Veterans

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Feds Hire Vets⁠

(Office of Personnel Management) A website dedicated to helping veterans find and succeed in federal employment. Includes sections for job seekers, veteran employees, and hiring officers. The existing employees section includes details on special job policies pertaining to veterans, including time-in-grade requirements, veterans’ preference, and reinstatement, as well as more general information, such as leaves of absence.

GAP ANALYSIS:

We found some helpful resources on generally promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within government. The resources spanned many aspects of diversity, such as age, sexuality, and political affiliation. However, we could not find resources specifically on building and supporting diverse tech teams, which can be a particular challenge given the lack of diversity in the broader technology industry.

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Human Resources This section provides resources related to human resources (HR) structures in government. Some resources are intended to help employees navigate workplace policies themselves, while others are targeted at HR professionals who would help onboard new employees.⁠

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IT and Cybersecurity This section provides resources detailing cybersecurity and information technology best practices to help federal employees keep their work secure.⁠

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