In addition , we are guided by the current economic situation that has caused a hiring freeze . For instance , the portions of Focus Area 1 that would affect promotions and promotional processes have been prioritized over other sections .
The distinction between “ in progress ” and “ ongoing ” is that an action that is ongoing is something that has been implemented and requires regular , ongoing actions . “ In progress ” means that the department is working toward implementation but is not yet finished . For example , if the recommendation were “ Staff should track hours spent working on each project ,” and a system were put in place to track those hours , the status would be “ ongoing ” because staff would do it regularly and indefinitely . If the recommendation were “ Revise performance review metrics ,” and a committee was formed to make changes , the status would be “ in progress .”
Notes :
• All quotes , unless otherwise labeled , are from Public Works staff and derive from the research and outreach in fall 2020 . Please see Appendix 1 : Department Assessment for more information .
• All data is derived from ADM HR and DHR ’ s March 2020 Citywide Workforce Report , unless otherwise noted .
• All data relies on racial / ethnic selfidentification . Sometimes Filipinx and Pacific Islander staff are included under Asian and at other times they are not . This is dependent on how DHR and ADM HR collect and disaggregate the data .
• In the collection of data , DHR and ADM HR have alternately used the terms “ race ” and “ ethnicity .”
Both terms are political and social constructs . Throughout this document , we generally use the term “ race ” to refer to the construct that divides us into smaller groups and sets the stage to privilege white people . Please see Section 7 : Racial Equity Glossary for more information .
• Abbreviations :
- ADM HR : Office of the City Administrator ’ s Human Resources Department
- ADM Training : Training division in the Office of the City Administrator
- BIPOC : Black , indigenous , people of color
- DHR : Citywide Department of Human Resources
- University : University of Public Works , our in-house training office
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