Racial and Gender Diversity in State DOTs and Transit Agencies (2007) / Chapter Skim
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33 Conducting a Utilization and Availability Analysis One of the primary means for measuring whether or not an organization is achieving its goal of attaining a diverse workforce is to conduct a regular utilization and availability analysis. State DOTs and federally funded transit agencies are under a legislative mandate to complete these types of analyses as a means of monitoring their progress towards achieving this goal.
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34 agency to have low utilization rates for women and minorities. It would not be surprising for a state with a large minority population to have a larger utilization rate than a state with a small minority population.
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35 directors of the organization must demonstrate their commitment to workforce diversity. This must be done not only by issuing statements and developing policies, but also by making decisions and taking actions that reflect that commitment" (Layne 2002)
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36 outlines a series of steps to develop a benchmark. It instructs organizations to 1.
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