Diversity Program
Throughout the year, the agency's Office of Equal Opportunity sponsored many events and activities to foster an inclusive work environment and enhance the understanding of disability issues. The Workplace Diversity Committee presented a variety of cultural enrichment events to commemorate African American History Month, Women's History Month, Asian Pacific Heritage Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month. The Employees with Disabilities Advisory Council also presented a disability awareness fair featuring several community, government and commercial organizations that provide services and products for individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Policies and Procedures
The agency's Equal Employment Opportunity complaint program has policies and procedures in place to address all forms of discrimination, including harassment. The discrimination complaints process has the required elements of impartiality, timeliness and credibility. Training is conducted to ensure that employees know their rights and responsibilities. In 2016, several policies and procedures were updated to reflect changes in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations and guidance.
Recruitment
The RRB is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce. The Office of Equal Opportunity worked cooperatively with the Bureau of Human Resources in 2015 to create a diverse pool of external job applicants by identifying sources for the recruitment of individuals with disabilities, various underrepresented groups, and disabled veterans.