Fostering a Discrimination-Free Workplace
NYCHA’s Employee Engagement Committee (ECC) monthly meetings provide us with the knowledge needed to help create a more productive and collaborative work environment. So it wasn’t a surprise that an area of concentration that is sometimes overlooked was highlighted for EEC members by Celeste Segure, NYCHA’s Director of Equal Opportunity, at the EEC’s February meeting.
Ms. Segure facilitated an interactive meeting where we discussed various concerns that may impact the workforce, such as sexual harassment or discrimination based on race, color, gender, national origin, disability, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, prior record of arrest or conviction, unemployment status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking. We then discussed the proper way to handle these matters. More information about NYCHA’s Department of Equal Opportunity can be found here.
We all left with a better understanding of these issues and felt empowered on how to address them. We look forward to more positive and educational experiences from the EEC team!
