Diversity is a significant component of the Lab’s IDEA strategy for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diversity refers to the variety of backgrounds, cultures, disciplines, and approaches to problem-solving. These differences supply the unique perspectives that drive innovation. Diversity applies to the way we work and to the ways we recruit, hire, and promote employees. Deepti … [Read more...]
Thoughts on Inclusion at the Lab Shared by Hundreds
Hundreds of Lab staff took part in a first-of-its-kind community experience on Wed., July 17, when they submitted their responses to the question “What does inclusion mean to you?” and saw their answers displayed alongside those of their Lab colleagues. The unique crowdsourcing project was nucleated at the Lab cafeteria, where visitors passing through the lobby couldn’t miss the three 80-inch … [Read more...]
July 18 Personnel Accountability Drill
Colleagues, On Thursday, July 18 at 8:00 a.m., the Lab’s Emergency Management Department will be testing the LabAlert system by sending an email, a text message to registered mobile devices, and a phone call to all Lab employees, affiliates, and contractors. Please respond with your status and whereabouts. You will only need to respond to one of the messages, but it is critical that you do so. … [Read more...]
Three Questions For Kat Bedford on Inclusion
The Lab’s inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability - IDEA - strategy begins with inclusion. Inclusion refers to building a welcoming environment where everyone feels respected, heard, supported, and valued and can fully participate. We asked Kat Bedford, a member of the Facilities team, for her thoughts on inclusion at the Lab. Elements: How do you define … [Read more...]
Three Questions For Misha Gonzalez
Misha Gonzalez, an architect in the Facilities Division at the Lab, is the recent recipient of the Kevin McCauley Memorial Outstanding Staff Award, given annually to recognize staff members at the University of California, who are supportive and inclusive of staff, and encourage equity, diversity, and community, are forward thinking, and do not compromise quality. In our Three Questions For … [Read more...]