Fair and equitable treatment : progress made and challenges remaining : a report to the President and the Congress of the United States / The Merit Systems Protection Board.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Merit Systems Protection Board, author.

Contributor:

Merit Systems Protection Board, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civil service--United States--Personnel management.

Civil service.

Glass ceiling (Employment discrimination)--United States.

Glass ceiling (Employment discrimination).

Civil service--Minority employment--United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (114 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, District Columbia : U.S. Merit System Protection Board, 2009.

Summary:

As the guardian of the merit systems principles, the MSPB has a long history of conducting studies to evaluate the "fair and equitable treatment" of all employees, regardless of personal characteristics such as ethnicity/race. This report summarizes workforce data, as well as input from employees, to assess the Federal Government's progress toward achieving a representative workforce and treating all employees fairly. The results reveal that progress has been made, but some challenges remain. This report provides specific actions that agencies and employees can take to help the Federal Government achieve an efficient, effective and representative workforce.

Contents:

Intro

Executive Summary

Overview

Findings

Recommendations

Summary

Introduction

Purpose of the Study

Methodology

Building a Diverse and Representative Workforce

The Case for a Diverse and Representative Workforce

Achieving Representation

A Status Report on the Federal Workforce

Representation in the Federal Workforce

Pay and Status

Occupational Distribution

Level of Responsibility

Fostering a Representative Workforce at All Levels

Analysis of Promotion Rates

Trends and Patterns in Overall Promotion Rates

Advancement to Leadership Roles

Current Status

Career-Enhancing Opportunities

Seizing Opportunities for Career Advancement

Employee Strategies for Career Advancement

Optimism

Ambition

Unifying Concerns and Distinct Challenges

Changing Perceptions of Discrimination

Different Perspectives on Discrimination

Concerns About Favoritism

Looking Back at Progress Made and Challenges That Remain

Findings From the 1996 Fair and Equitable Treatment Report With Brief Updates

Recommendations From the 1996 Fair and Equitable Treatment Report With Brief Updates

Addressing the Remaining Challenges

Fostering Fairness and Transparency

Safeguarding Equal Opportunities in Employment

Conclusions and Recommendations

Conclusions

Appendix A. Merit System Principles

Appendix B. Prohibited Personnel Practices

Appendix C. Discussion Group Questions

Appendix D. Career Advancement Survey

Appendix E. Occupational Definitions.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-16-094242-X

OCLC:

1009176511