Posted 4/2/2024, 1:46:46 PM
Blinken Names New Diversity Chief to Boost Inclusion Amid Survey Showing Discrimination
- Secretary of State Blinken appointed Zakiya Carr Johnson as new chief diversity and inclusion officer, 10 months after the role became vacant
- Carr Johnson has experience in race, social inclusion, and diversity issues and will aim to build a workforce that "reflects America"
- A major challenge will be retaining staff, especially women and minorities at mid-career levels
- An internal survey found 44% of employees reported experiencing discrimination and 27% harassment
- Progress has been made in disability hiring rates and same-sex spouse accreditation, but underrepresentation persists among senior Arab American, Black, and Hispanic diplomats