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EEO Information |
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Mission: |
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| Provide leadership in ensuring a workplace environment conducive to meeting Command Policy of strict adherence and
compliance with EEO laws, rules and regulations in civilian employment and training. |
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Fort Bliss EEO Objective:
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To process complaints of discrimination in a timely manner, resolve workplace disputes at the lowest possible level; implement
Affirmative Employment initiatives and identify systemic barriers and discriminatory practices that impede cultivation of diverse
work force.
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EEO's Functions: |
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Develop and evaluate policy and issue directives and guidance pertaining to affirmative employment. |
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Develop Affirmative Employment Program (AEP) Plans for minorities, women, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities. |
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Develop policy for Special Emphasis Programs. |
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Conduct Workforce Analysis and advise senior leadership on trends. |
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Provide EEO related training. |
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Manage the complaints processing system with an Alternate Dispute Resolution Program (Mediation). |
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Sensing Sessions. |
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Quarterly EEO Newsletter. |
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Maintaining a Discrimination-Free Workplace: |
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Maintaining a discrimination-free workplace require supervisors and managers to perform a variety of tasks and functions.
Included among them are: |
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Clearly communicating a belief in and adherence to the principles of equal opportunity for all employees. |
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Taking prompt action to prevent or halt discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability. |
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Making an overt effort to recruit a diverse workforce; one which includes employees drawn from sexes, as well as different racial, ethnic, age, and disability groups. |
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Remaining aware of EEO responsibilities in the course of assigning and rating work, developing employees, and taking personnel action. |
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Working closely with EEO and HR officials to resolve disputes promptly. |
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Managing Diversity: |
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Managing diversity refers to an inter-related set of responsibilities and functions.
Included among them are: |
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Actively seeking to develop a diverse workforce; one which includes a range of employees representing a variety of ethnic, racial, age, and disability groups. |
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Recognizing and valuing the differences that a diverse array of people bring to the accomplishment of organizational tasks and mission. |
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Promoting acceptance, cooperation, and positive attitudes towards all members of the workgroup among employees. |
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