Workforce equity demands that the County identify and address structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities because of their race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected classes. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.
The annual report found the County's success in the reorganization in Central HR, Countywide ADA Accommodations and the Countywide Exit Interview Pilot.
Employees selected and ranked their top three priorities from a list of 14 strategies.
Focusing on racial equity provides the opportunity to introduce a framework, tools, and resources that can also be applied to other areas of marginalization.
View the work of and activities pertaining to the Workforce Equity Strategic Plan (WESP) Committee.
Our mission is to hold Multnomah County accountable to ensure access, equity, and inclusion in our services, policies, practices, and procedures.
Employee Resource Groups promote personal and professional growth for county employees with common interests and improve retention by providing a stronger sense of community within the workplace.
View the contents of the 2021-22 Workforce Equity Strategic Plan Annual Report.
View the contents of the Multnomah County Workforce Equity Strategic Plan.
View this timeline of major events relating to the current iteration of Multnomah County's workforce equity efforts.
Read this guide to get better oriented to the history, materials, and goals associated with the County’s workforce equity efforts.