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7/7/2021 CareerForceMN.com
Building Inclusion:Preparing For and Retaining a Diverse Workforce
CareerForceMN.com
Workforce Strategy Consultants
7/7/2021
Assist employers in increasing the number of applicants and new hires
Offer employer tools to assist them in reviewing and enhancing their current
training programs
Enhance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) within their workplace
Develop programs that help employers be recognized as an employer of choice in
their industry
Jacqueline Buck
Director, Workforce Strategy
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What's Ahead
1) Workforce Development Challenges
2) Employer Guests – Inclusive Workforce Development
- Philomena Satre, Land O’Lakes
• Director of Diversity & Inclusion
- Amanda Mickelson, McNeilus
• VP of Human Resources
- Laura Marsolek, Brainerd Family YMCA
• Assistant Aquatics Director / Fund Development
3) Inclusive Workforce Employer (I-WE) Designation
4) Unplugged Q&A / Discussion
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Barriers to Employment
• Mental health
• Addiction
• Unwelcoming
workplaces/ communities
• Criminal history
• GED/English Language
• Employment for spouse
• Transportation
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• Driver's license
• Daycare
• Housing
prices/availability
• Domestic violence
• Hidden bias
• Welfare "cliff"
• Unemployment
• Underemployment
• Skills gap
• COVID
• Civil Unrest
• Family Needs
• Aging parents
• School aged children
• Immune compromised
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Workforce Attraction
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Flexibility InclusivitySkill
Development
Relationship ConnectionRemote
Work
Opportunity Driven
Desire Purpose
Competitive
Wages
OptionsWork/Life Balance
Family Centered
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Chat Box:In 2019, what was the percent of non-
white workers in Minnesota’s labor force?
A. 9.6% B. 22.3%
C. 14.0% D. 17.8%
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Chat Box:What do you think the percent of non-
white workers is in your area?
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Minnesota Race & Ethnicity Projections
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Population
Minnesota
Population Estimate/Projection
2018 – 2038
Population Projection
2018 2028 2038 2048 Numeric Percent
Total Population 5,611,179 5,971,790 6,245,661 6,431,506 +634,482 +11.3%
White,
Non-Hispanic4,459,268 4,472,424 4,386,920 4,215,298 -72,348 -1.6%
Black or African
American,
Non-Hispanic
367,582 500,131 641,439 785,012 +273,857 +74.5%
American Indian or
Alaska Native,
Non-Hispanic
59,933 64,634 67,881 69,685 +7,948 +13.3%
Asian or other
Pacific Islander,
Non-Hispanic
287,834 385,583 487,305 590,971 +199,471 +69.3%
Two or More
Races,
Non-Hispanic
127,279 164,015 201,786 239,054 +74,507 +58.5%
Hispanic,
of any race309,283 385,003 460,330 531,486 +151,047 +48.8%
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Minnesota Age Projections
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Age Cohort
Minnesota
Population Estimate/Projection
2018 – 2038
Population Projection
2018 2028 2038 2048 Numeric Percent
Total Population 5,611,179 5,971,790 6,245,661 6,431,506 +634,482 +11.3%
0 to 14 years 1,086,377 1,132,018 1,175,043 1,211,743 +88,666 +8.2%
15 to 24 years 717,874 747,449 773,888 800,480 +56,014 +7.8%
25 to 34 years 760,925 773,745 809,009 836,557 +48,084 +6.3%
35 to 44 years 710,265 791,437 806,340 836,023 +96,075 +13.5%
45 to 54 years 691,491 694,485 771,118 781,936 +79,627 +11.5%
55 to 64 years 754,445 643,428 645,838 712,344 -108,607 -14.4%
65 to 74 years 510,180 651,726 554,081 553,960 +43,901 +8.6%
75 years and over 379,622 537,502 710,344 698,463 +330,722 +87.1%
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Land O’Lakes
Philomena Morrissey SatreDirector of Diversity Equity & Inclusion and
External Strategic Partnerships
• 30 years of HR experience in Diversity & Inclusion,
Community Relations, work-life and well being
• Led the Middle East Fellows project in partnership with
Hamline University and the U.S. State Department
• Serves on the Agriculture D&I Consortium (Together We
Grow), and co-chairs the Twin Cities D&I roundtable. Co-
led the 2020 Women on Boards initiative
• Minneapolis Business Journal’s Woman Change Maker
and Minority Advocate
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McNeilus
Amanda MickelsonVP HR for Oshkosh Corp Commercial
• Carlson School of Management (University
of Minnesota)
• Over 20 years of HR experience
• Leads full spectrum of human resources
activities at her segment
• Oversees Environmental, Health and Safety
• Leading the Inclusive Workforce Employer
(I-WE) pilot process in Southeast Minnesota
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted
WHAT IS MCNEILUS?
Industry Leader in
Refuse Collection
Vehicles.
Proudly
manufactured in
Dodge Center, MN
Part of Oshkosh
Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted
MCNEILUS DODGE CENTER CAMPUS
Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted
FACTS ABOUT OUR OPERATIONS
▪We employ about 570 Production Team Members & 200 Office Team Members in Dodge Center
▪We also have a factory in Riceville, IA, a Warehouse in Lakeville, MN and Service Branches around the Country.
▪We were founded 50 years ago
▪The major skills we are looking for in our factory are: Welding, Painting, Material Handling, Machine Operations. Additionally, Quality Technicians and Supervisors
Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Asian14%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Other 1%
White54%
Black or African
American10%
• Immigrant & Refugee (Vietnamese, Somali/West Africa, Mexico/PR)
• English as a 2nd Language• Need for more diversity in leadership ranks
Dodge Center Production Best Practices
CEO Action Pledge for Racial Equality
Strong Company Culture of Integrity and Treating each other with Respect
English is not required, and we do our best to help with Interpretation, Translations, etc
Word of Mouth & Employee Referrals are our strongest recruitment tactic
Partner with IMAA, Diversity Council and Workforce Development
Employee Resource Business Groups
DEI Training for Leaders
Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION – NEW INITIATIVES
▪ Application in process, to be designated an “Inclusive Workforce Employer (I/WE)” by the SE Minn Workforce Development & MN DEED
▪ The goal of I/WE is: Reduce disparities and raise awareness of the value of and methods for increasing diversity by creating a designation to recognize and promote inclusive employers
Participation in DEI Training Efforts for Dual Training Pipeline Recipients (of which we are a 3x grantee) to collaborate with other employers and learn more about DEI.
Commercial “Power of Inclusion” training coming 2nd week of September for Leaders & open enrollment.
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YMCA
Laura MarsolekAssistant Aquatics Director / Fund
Development
• Also the Acting DEI Officer, Food Program
Administrator and SEL Cheerleader
• Led multiple projects including the Character
Development Learning Institute, Headspace for the
Workplace and At-risk after school food program
• Helped her local association establish the Diversity,
Inclusion and Global Committee
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
in the WorkplaceBRAINERD FAMILY YMCA
The Brainerd Family YMCA Journey
Inclusive Workforce Employer (I-WE) designation obtained 2021
It’s a journey and it takes commitment from your highest leaders. YMCA of the USA and YMCA’s across the country have already
started this work.
Misconception about the end result.
Engage with the community you’re located in
It starts with a commitment, personal/group discovery, education,
and a plan.
Recognition of self/Acknowledgement
of others
Empathy, compassion,
Listen First
Resources
Dimensions
of Diversity
Wheel
From or
developed by
the YMCA of the
YUSA
Inclusion Resolution
From or
developed by
the YMCA of the
YUSA
DEI Skills Matrix
Tanya Cruz Teller,
Adria Kitchens,
Lori McDaniel
Self-Other-
BridgeCreating and
Implementing
a PlanDeanna
Blackwell and
Emily Clawson
Circa
YMCA of the USA
Recognizes that a diverse and inclusive organization is foundational to
developing and engaging everyone across the entire Y spectrum.
Believing we all benefit from the unique talents of our diverse staff.
Having a supplier diversity program that seeks out talented minority and
women-owned contractors and service providers.
Offering Y staff and volunteers professional development and training
programs that build key competencies to welcome, engage, serve and
advocate for all segments of society.
Not all Ys look alike
• Global Ys provide different services just like our Ys do depending upon what
community they live in.
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Inclusive Workforce Employer (I-WE) Designation
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I-WE Goal:
To reduce disparities and raise awareness
of the value of and methods for increasing
diversity by creating a designation to
recognize and promote inclusive employers
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Regional Turnover Rates
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Race or EthnicityTotal Hires* Turnover Rate**
2009 2019 2009 2019
White or Caucasian 25,637 31,480 8.3% 9.9%
Black or African American 363 1,329 16.0% 18.8%
American Indian & Alaskan 1,212 1,592 12.8% 12.8%
Asian or Other Pacific Islander 312 495 11.0% 12.7%
Two or More Races 484 897 13.5% 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino* 987 1,839 13.4% 14.2%
Source: US Census Bureau, Quarterly Workforce Indicators
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Inclusive Workforce Employer Designation
I-WE Criteria
1. Express a commitment to an inclusive workplace in their
stated values, mission or policies.
2. Assess how diversity, equity and inclusion influence their
work and culture.
3. Provide diversity, equity and inclusion education for staff
and leadership.
4. Allocate resources to support and sustain an inclusive
and equitable workplace.
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I-WE Designation Pathway
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➢ Framework for Inclusive Workforce
Development
➢ Resource Recommendations rather than
requirements
➢ Applications reviewed by CWIC and
approved by Regional Workforce Boards
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Community Workforce Inclusion Council (CWIC)
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In Review
• Does your organization pay attention to demographic changes in the labor
force and in your community?
• How do these changes influence your company culture? How do you
measure these changes?
• Does your organization develop inclusive workforce practices in order to
improve retention and positively leverage the diversity in your workforce?
• Does your company have internal or external feedback loops? Are you
engaging your employees and community?
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Next Session
Join us next month, Wednesday, August 4th at 11:00am
for our next session:
Recruiting and Hiring a Diverse Workforce
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Thank You!
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STATEWIDE
Jacqueline Buck
Director, Workforce Strategy
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