Advocate has developed its own directory of such firms. It also uses Project Equality, a national interfaith program for affirmative action, to determine which suppliers are in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity goals. Another Advocate effort now underway is to establish strategic supplier partnerships with manufacturers. The criteria for such partnerships includes a review of their commitment to using minority and women-owned firms. Advocate also is developing a supplier diversity strategy and goals document for each of its eight hospitals.
Advocate actively recruits minorities for employment and reaches out to minority communities.
Some of the recruiting efforts include targeted advertising in minority media, career fairs, networking with community and professional organizations, establishing a college relations program and increasing the use of minority-owned search firms. Use of our site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use . Advocate Health Care respects your privacy. We invite you to view our Privacy Policy .