Hr Tampa Diversity Award Questionare

2009 HR Tampa Diversity Award Questionnaire

Name of H.R. Tampa Member:

Contact information:

Company Nominated for Diversity Award:

# Employees & Locations:

HR Tampa will name its 3rd annual Diversity Award winner at the December 2009 Holiday meeting. The Award will be given to the HR Tampa member company that best displays how it values diversity and inclusion in its workplace.

HR Tampa members are asked to complete this questionnaire, informing the HR Tampa Board of Directors why their company should be awarded the HR Tampa Diversity Award for 2009. This questionnaire must be returned by the November 18, 2009 monthly meeting in order for the entry to be considered for the award. All submitted applications shall be reviewed by the HR Tampa Board of Directors and a winner shall be chosen. This is your company's opportunity to display its diversity efforts!

If you believe your company qualifies, please complete the attached application and submit it to Debbie Dube at [email protected]. We will also be collecting the applications at the start of HR Tampa’s monthly meetings at the registration table.

This is a great opportunity for an HR Tampa member and their company to be spotlighted and recognized for their hard work. We have selected a few questions for you to answer to highlight how your company represents it’s commitment to diversity and awareness. To assist you with the questions below we have provided the definitions related to diversity as defined by SHRM.

Workplace Diversity is the collective mixture of differences and similarities that includes for example, individual and organizational characteristics, values, beliefs, experiences, backgrounds, preferences and behaviors.

Inclusion is the achievement of a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully; have equal access to opportunities and resources; and can contribute fully towards the organization’s success.

Diversity Management is comprehensive organizational and managerial process for leveraging diversity and achieving inclusion that maximizes the potential of all employees.

Please answer the following:

How does your organization exemplify diversity as defined by SHRM?

How diverse is your senior leadership?

How did your organization become aware of or committed to diversity initiatives?

What actions has your company taken to promote diversity and inclusion in it’s workplace?