ALEXANDRIA, Va.—NCUA has been ranked as a “Best of the Best” place to work for minorities, women, veterans and Hispanics by DiversityComm, Inc., a human resources research and consulting firm specializing in workplace diversity and the parent company of a number of magazines.
The company last year recognized NCUA as a “best” place to work for women, veterans and minorities. This year marks the first time the agency has been recognized in all four categories.
“NCUA has an ongoing commitment to increasing the number of women and minorities on our staff, particularly in the management ranks,” NCUA Board Chairman Debbie Matz said in a statement. “This recognition is both a reminder of how seriously we take that pledge and a motivator to do better. We want NCUA to be a place people choose for a long and fulfilling career. Our efforts to build a more diverse workforce also build a stronger workforce.”
To create a more diverse workforce, NCUA said it has pursued several initiatives during 2014, including recruitment, leadership development, outreach and training. As part of the overall effort, the agency created a Diversity Advisory Council comprised of a cross-section of employees at all levels. The agency also partners with the Department of Veterans Affairs to create more employment opportunities for veterans.
According to NCUA, during 2014:
- Women represented 44.2% of the agency’s workforce and 41.2% of senior staff.
- Veterans represented 16.8% of the agency’s workforce and 4% of senior staff.
- African-Americans represented 14.3% of the agency’s workforce and 5.9% of senior staff.
- Hispanics represented 4.3% of the workforce and 2% of senior staff.
- Asian-Americans, including Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders, represented 5.75 of all employees and 3.95 of senior staff.