Diversity

Diversity to me means not only people from different ethnic backgrounds; I like to think of diversity in the broader spectrum of things. With uniqueness among individuals in the workplace you end up with a diverse collection of employees and employers alike. The more variation in peoples gender, ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds can greatly affect the quality and overall character of the workplace. A diverse collection of people bring with different opinions, skills, and perspective which can help better any business.

 

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM):

The BLM understands the importance of serving a diverse American public with personnel who represent them. As an organization, we're dedicated to building a workforce with unique perspectives - representing different cultures and ethnicities, geographic regions, genders, ages, interests, skills and more.  To successfully fulfill our mission - and manage public lands for recreation and other uses for the American public - it's critical that we employ a diverse array of talent.

 

U.S Forest Service:
Achieving a Single Mission Through Diverse Perspectives
The Forest Service is made up of thousands of employees from very different backgrounds. But we're all working toward the same goals. For those of us in the Forest Service, diversity means much more than ethnicity, gender or culture. We believe that diverse perspectives help us solve problems more effectively. That's why we maintain an environment in which people from different backgrounds feel comfortable, and in which people feel free to express their opinions and share their viewpoints.

 

The Department of Natural Resources:

The DNR values diversity and actively seeks to attract individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We recognize that a diverse workforce is essential for innovation and growth. The DNR has more than 4,000 employees who bring with them a rich mix of cultural backgrounds and points of view. These employees work collectively to meet the needs of the department and its increasingly diverse customer base.Moreover, we are committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce because we believe it's the right thing to do.  

 

The Nature Conservancy:

The Nature Conservancy has a strong and abiding commitment to diversity in its workforce and in the people and groups with which it works. In fact, diversity is one of the Conservancy's unique core values.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

At the Environmental Protection Agency, diversity is our strength - and a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to employing people as diverse as the nation we serve.

 

When dealing with environmental conservation, policy issues, and any natural work for that manner, diversity plays a huge role in these occupations. Most environmental work stretches beyond your backyard and the practices and policies of other cultures can give insight into solving problems in your area of study. Collaboration among people from different backgrounds allows for sharing of ideas bringing a well rounded approach to many issues facing land management and conservation specialists today.