Diversity Outreach

2016 NACo Achievement Award Winner

San Diego County, Calif., CA

About the Program

Category: Personnel Management, Employment and Training (Best in Category)

Year: 2016

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority. The purpose of the Department of Human Resources’ (DHR) Diversity Outreach is to support the County’s Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Plan and to attract, develop and maintain a skilled, adaptable and diverse workforce by providing opportunities for our employees to feel valued, engaged, and trusted. The County’s recruiting efforts include analyzing census and internal data to determine the best advertising strategy to attract candidates that reflect the region’s diversity.