Diversity at the Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is committed to enhancing the diversity of our work force and providing an inclusive work environment where all employees can contribute fully and be recognized for their contributions. Specifically, "inclusive work environment" refers to a workplace where individuals are able to contribute, regardless of their race, age, physical abilities/disabilities, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, communication and work styles, first language, education, family status, spiritual beliefs, and other factors that make us who we are.

To ensure that our commitment to diversity is action-based, we have appointed an EEO & Diversity Officer and established a Diversity Liaison Group. The EEO & Diversity Officer ensures compliance with our Equal Employment Opportunity policies and partners with Human Resources and management on diversity initiatives. The District Diversity Liaisons, a group of ten managers from our five offices, serve as liaisons on EEO/diversity issues and as an advisory board to the EEO & Diversity Officer. The liaisons review the effectiveness of existing programs, recommend enhancements and new initiatives, and facilitate diversity programs and communications.

The EEO & Diversity Officer, the Diversity Liaisons, District Human Resources, and Executive Management are collaborating on a multi-year diversity initiative to address diversity as an integral part of our organizational strategy. The initiative, kicked off in spring 2001, includes assessing our environment in terms of diversity, developing a diversity strategy, and implementing steps to build a more inclusive corporate culture.

The EEO & Diversity Officer and the Diversity Liaison Group welcome questions and feedback from employees regarding our efforts in and progress toward workplace diversity and inclusion.