Diversity at the Fed

Commitment to Diversity

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is committed to providing a work environment where diversity is embraced and all employees are respected and valued. We believe that by recognizing, respecting, and valuing the uniqueness of our workforce and providing development opportunities for all, we can effectively apply all of our talents, skills, and experiences to contribute to achieving the goals of the organization.

We define diversity as all the visible and not-so-visible ways in which people differ including race, age, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, mental/physical abilities and the myriad of human traits, beliefs, and experiences that make each of us unique.

Our ongoing commitment to promote workforce diversity is supported by the following strategies:

Commitment: Demonstrate management commitment to the importance of a diverse workforce by providing resources and clear direction to staff.

Accountability: Reinforce employee actions that are consistent with the Bank's goals, values and work environment.

Recruitment: Hire a workforce that reasonably reflects the diversity of the community throughout all levels of the organization.

Development: Retain and develop a diverse workforce within all levels of the organization.

Employee Diversity Action Council

In recognition of increasing employee diversity, the Bank established the Employee Diversity Action Council. The Council represents a wide range of employee diversity and "real world" insights.

The mission of the Council is to promote inclusiveness as a powerful force for acceptance, innovation, and opportunity.

The goal of the Council is to build a framework that the Bank can use to:

• Create a work environment where diversity is embraced and all employees are respected and valued.
• Promote open lines of communication among all levels of management and employees.
• Develop systems, structure, culture and leadership to cultivate an organization where employees have the opportunity to thrive.