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Georgia Army National Guard Georgia Air
Natio for the
Period: January 1st, 1999 through December 31st, 1999
FOREWORD…
“A workplace that promotes trust, opportunity, fairness, and open communication among all members of the Georgia Department of Defense" is a concept I am sure we can all agree with. This simple opening sentence for the Adjutant General’s Diversity Strategic Diversity Plan embodies the purpose and function of the Human Relations Team, or HRT! The GA DOD Human Relations Team was chartered late in 1996 and, after all the “forming, storming, norming, and performing” that occurs in the building of a performance team, the HRT has evolved into an effective group dedicated to improving human relations within the Georgia Department of Defense. This “Annual Report” encompasses the mission and purpose, and values of the HRT, its significant accomplishments in fiscal year 99, future strategic directions, its membership and a few statistics.
We cannot give enough thanks to the HRT members, the long hours
they work, and the sacrifices they make to participate in the advancement
of our human relations programs.
Without our dedicated members our successes would not have been
possible…Thank You All! We
are proud of our accomplishments for 1999. If you have any questions or
comments, please address them to:
GA DOD, DOWD/HRO, 935 East Confederate Ave, S.E., Atlanta, GA 30316-0965.
Jimmy
L. Davis, Jr.
COLONEL, GA ANG Human Resources Officer Chair, Human
Relations Team
Georgia DOD Human Relations Team... MISSION
Provide
strategic framework to the GA DOD leadership in creating an organization
for the 21st century and beyond that is dedicated to mission
effectiveness, valuing diversity, and ensuring each individual has the
opportunity and means to reach maximum potential. VISION
Provide guidance that promotes
organizational behavior which values individual differences and
similarities and understands the human environment with appreciation for
gender, race, culture and ethnicity. ¨
Integrity First
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Service
Before Self ¨
Excellence
In All We Do These three values define the Georgia National Guard’s culture,
shaping our behavior and decisions.
They are consistent with the time honored-values of DUTY, HONOR
and COUNTRY. Georgia National Human Relations Team
The
purpose of the HRT is to: ·
Develop
plans and solicit ideas for improving human resource and equal opportunity
programs in the Georgia Army and Air National Guard. ·
Advise
the Adjutant General on all human relations issues. ·
Monitor
and evaluate the effectiveness of equal opportunity policies, and identify
problems and barriers that can be eliminated within the Affirmative
Employment Plan. ·
Establish
a forum of communication with all who are concerned about human relations,
equal opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity issues within the
Georgia Department of Defense. ·
Review
the complaint management system of the equal opportunity and affirmative
action programs. ·
Provide
recommendations for improvements and changes to programs, as
required. ·
Conduct
studies of issues and provide trends, analyses, and reports, as
required. · Assist in the creation and sustainment of a fully diverse workforce.
Significant Accomplishments - 1999 The
HRT has had some outstanding successes, some of which are: ·
Resolution
of Human Relations Issues at the Mobilization and Training Equipment Site
(MATES) – Ft. Stewart, GA. ·
Creation
of the focus group concept that is now in use at the 116th Bomb
Wing, MATES, and beyond! ·
Enacted
and accomplished Town Hall Meetings for The Adjutant General. The town hall meetings provided visibility for The Adjutant General and proved the population an opportunity to voice their concerns for consideration and action. ·
Provided
briefings to senior leaders on diversity and statewide demographics. ·
Assured
proper ethnic / race coding in Georgia National Guard personnel data
systems. ·
Policy
letter development. ·
Training,
Training, Training. ·
Diversity
Strategic
Plan. ·
Developed
a formal training plan for EO counselors. The selecting and training of EO counselors by the HRT throughout the state guard units is a major accomplishment. These counselors are now available to attempt to address and mediate issues before they become major sources of conflict and to accept and process informal complaints of discrimination. ·
Special
Emphasis Program (SEP) development. The development of a Black Special Emphasis program by the HRT is a positive step in the SEP process and is proving very successful in providing education and awareness. HRT
Future Directions - 2000 The
HRT is concept is a dynamic, evolutionary process dedicated to providing a
healthy climate within the workforce. Some future directions are: ·
Finalize
the GA DOD Strategic Diversity Plan.
·
Creation of a Violence in the Workplace Plan. ·
Continue to increase command awareness of
cultural diversity issues. Use every opportunity to present HRT issues during senior leader meetings and conferences. Show how support for diversity contributes to mission effectiveness. ·
Expand outreach and mentoring programs. ·
Develop Hispanic and Federal Women’s program
special emphasis programs. · Assist Wings, GSU’s, and Major Commands in developing diversity plans. The HRT will finalize the GA DOD the strategic diversity plan and provide assistance to the field in establishing their own five-year plans in support of the GA DOD plan. ·
Expand the focus group concept. ·
Continue to market the objectives of the
HRT.
Your
Human Resources Team!!!
Jimmy
Davis
The Human Relations Team is appointed by the Adjutant General and every effort is made to include persons from all backgrounds, cultures, ethnicity, rank and managerial level from across the Georgia Air and Army National Guard.
The following appendices contain the National Guard Human Goals and current diversity profiles in the Georgia National Guard…
Appendix A – National Guard Bureau Human Goals
Appendix B – GA DOD Diversity Profile…Where we are now
National
Guard HUMAN
GOALS Our
Nation was founded on the principle that the individual has infinite
dignity and worth. The
National guard, with its
state and federal missions, must always be forthright and diligent in
carrying out this principle.
We must be sensitive to and supportive of individual needs,
aspirations, and capabilities. A well trained, well equipped, and
cohesive National Guard is
essential to the defense of our Nation. Our National Guard personnel are
entitled to serve in an environment that uses their talents, develops
their potential, and recognizes their achievements. Our strong commitment to the
National Guard team and their families must instill the highest sense of
pride in themselves, their work, their uniform, and the National Guard
missions. To
attract to the National Guard men and women with ability, dedication and
capacity for
growth. To
improve morale and productivity through visible and active command
programs of equal opportunity and safety that exist as integral part of
the readiness of the National Guard. To
reflect the demographic diversity of a state in that state’s National
Guard by using innovative methods to recruit, train, retain, and promote
the Guard’s military members, technicians and civilian
employees. To
foster a culture that treats women, minorities, and all guard members as
full and equal partners on the National
Guard team, and encourages the fullest utilization of their skills
consistent with DoD and Service policy. To
provide opportunity for upward mobility to leadership and management
positions within the National Guard. To
make the National Guard a leader
in the fair, equitable and nondiscriminatory treatment of all its
members. To
establish an environment in the National Guard that recognizes people as
its most important resource—an environment that encourages teamwork,
constructive working relationships,
and uses the best available management practices, techniques and tools for
the continuous pursuit of excellence. To
enhance the members’ military and civilian job performance by establishing
and maintaining community support of cooperative partnerships
among employers, military leaders and National Guard
members.
GA DoD Current Diversity Profile...
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