UW Facilities (UWF), a department within the University of Washington, oversees the management of buildings, infrastructure, and land across the Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma campuses. UWF established the Workforce Equity Group (WEG) to cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment across its diverse workforce. To assist the WEG and other departments, UW Facilities desired a subject matter expert to assess and guide the implementation of DEI initiatives for their 1100 employees across 25 units. We were also asked to assess their Human Resource management (recruitment, onboarding, retention, and promotion) practices. The Carter Development Group conducted a full site assessment to understand the workforce’s sense of belonging, identify pain points within the organizational culture, and design and implement a comprehensive (DEI) program to improve employee engagement and cultural awareness. This included metrics to monitor progress.
