Martha Bennett, Chief Operating Officer of Oregon Metro, shared what the regional government has done to be successful in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. Check out the recording below and the takeaways on Twitter from the webinar.
Watch the webinar
Word on the Street
Some of the takeaways on twitter from the webinar:
It’s almost time… log on to http://t.co/23gbGaAtTK to talk about #13Percent with @oregonmetro COO Martha Bennett!
— ELGL (@ELGL50) June 19, 2015
All the cool stuff @oregonmetro does #13percent pic.twitter.com/VEy13NXM5I — Ben Kittelson (@benkittelson56) June 19, 2015
Super cool and super relevant #13percent action plan from @oregonmetro pic.twitter.com/WUA7UWTqCi
— ELGL (@ELGL50) June 19, 2015
Cool training session offered for employees at @oregonmetro: “Influencing Without Authority.” #13percent — ELGL (@ELGL50) June 19, 2015
One huge help to @oregonmetro working parents, there’s a daycare center in their building #13percent
— Ben Kittelson (@benkittelson56) June 19, 2015
According to @oregonmetro COO, it’s really important to make diversity conversations fun! #13percent pic.twitter.com/7omSZRTrnV — ELGL (@ELGL50) June 19, 2015
Define goals clearly and get leadership on board, great advice from Martha Bennett for implementing diversity initiatives #13percent
— Ben Kittelson (@benkittelson56) June 19, 2015