January 2019 – July 2022
Some 200 employees — online, offsite, and in the cafeteria — have answered the question “What Does Inclusion Look Like?” This word cloud represents their responses. The poll closes Friday. To participate, text LABIDEA to 22333, then text your response of 10 words or less. See the responses here. https://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/Z9QrMDSPyJaXzx1DqbEK6?preview=true
Mary Ann Piette, Director of the Building Technology and Urban Systems Division, thinks it is the combination of the diverse cultures and the diverse science that employees bring to the Lab. She talks about why inclusion is important to science, and how to make teams more inclusive. https://youtu.be/42YNGi_X4Sk
Inclusion creates a welcoming and belonging environment at Berkeley Lab. It means all members of your team feel free to bring their best selves to work. Berkeley Lab’s Chief Diversity Officer Lady Idos asks reflective questions about inclusion on your team. https://youtu.be/9PqmxinLYmo
Tomorrow, share your thoughts on the question, “What does inclusion mean to you?” To respond, first text LABIDEA to 22333, then text your response of 10 words or less. Those on the Hill can add their thoughts to the inclusion window in the cafeteria. Responses will be shared Thursday in Elements. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2019/07/15/special-inclusion-event-wednesday-make-your-voice-heard/
Misha Gonzalez, an architect in Facilities, was recently presented with the Kevin McCauley Memorial Outstanding Staff Award from UC President Janet Napolitano. In our Three Questions For series, we asked Gonzalez, a specialist in access, about what she is doing to improve accessibility at the Lab. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/?p=196&preview=true
Berkeley Lab employees share their thoughts on how inclusion allows us to bring our best selves to work because we feel valued for who we are. IDEA — inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability — is a permanent part of the culture at Berkeley Lab. https://youtu.be/y1tUgWt4kvk
Implementing IDEA’s goals is the responsibility of everyone at Berkeley Lab. Leading and supporting these efforts are the DEI Senior Leadership Council, the DEI Council of Chairs, the Lab’s Employee Resource Groups, and area diversity teams. For more, see the ‘Who We Are’ tab at diversity.lbl.gov. https://diversity.lbl.gov/diversity-equity-inclusion-senior-leadership-council/
Today we start sharing with you ways we all can help build a culture of inclusion and diversity at the Lab through IDEA, an acronym that stands for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. We are at our best when we live these ideals. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/07/10/help-us-build-a-culture-of-inclusion-diversity-equity-and-accountability-at-berkeley-lab-inbox-x/
The Lab’s focus on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability — IDEA — is designed to build an even better team culture and promote innovation. Learn how these ideals connect the Lab’s workforce, workplace, and community to its scientific mission. https://diversity.lbl.gov/idea-strategic-framework/
Inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability are four important attributes of the Lab’s culture. Lab Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Lady Idos explains how these, known by the acronym IDEA, are defining how we work together to support the Lab’s mission. https://youtu.be/nqs1blIfO0I