Inclusion
Cultural Insight Council
The Cultural Insight Council (CIC) is comprised of diverse employees from County departments and offices and guides workplace inclusion initiatives and change. It also fosters enhanced communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Our Mission
To act as a catalyst to foster a culture which recognizes, accepts and values the individual differences of its employees and is responsive to the changing needs of our diverse community.
Our Vision
To have a culture where employees understand, value and sustain inclusion.
Goals
- To create a culture of inclusion
where all employees are able to succeed and are valued for their contributions to the efficient functioning of Kent County Government. Establishing a culture of inclusion will assist Kent County in maximizing its operational effectiveness, as it is our belief that team members are more willing and able to contribute when they are valued for their contributions and included in their organization's progress. - To promote cultural understanding among our employees
that will assist them in fulfilling the County's mission of effectively serving the needs of our diverse community. It is our belief that by possessing a greater understanding of the cultures within our community and within our workplace, County employees are better equipped to maintain and enhance positive employee relationships between employees of diverse backgrounds. - To promote and encourage workforce diversity
at all levels of the organization. - Ensure that the public we serve receives services in a culturally sensitive manner