3.18.020 Responsibilities.
This policy applies to all employees, volunteers, agents, contractors, departments, and offices of Pierce County.
All Pierce County employees are responsible for creating a culture of dignity and respect. Everyone is expected to exhibit conduct that reflects inclusion during work, at work functions on or off the work site, and at all County events.
A. Employee Responsibilities.
1. Adhere to this policy and related diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in their day-to-day work and their interactions with colleagues, partners, and members of the public. Employees are strongly encouraged to utilize the strategies and tools provided through the County's diversity, equity, and inclusion program.
2. Participate in Human Resources training opportunities focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion with supervisory approval.
3. Report to their supervisor or senior management any received or witnessed instances of apparent discriminatory treatment in accordance with Chapter 3.16 PCC.
B. Additional Manager/Supervisor Responsibilities.
1. Ensure all employment-related decisions are free from discrimination in accordance with Chapter 3.16 PCC.
2. Foster a culture within their teams that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.
3. Address behavior inconsistent with this policy, other policies, or applicable laws.
4. Take appropriate action and elevate to management or Human Resources as warranted.
C. Human Resources Responsibilities.
1. Develop and implement a diversity, equity, and inclusion program that includes, but is not limited to:
a. Employee training opportunities.
b. Recruitment and retention strategies designed to promote employee diversity.
2. Update the administrative guidelines as necessary to ensure advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
3. Develop procedures to support this policy.