HHS encourages comprehensive and innovative communication throughout all levels, especially in remote sites, and continually creates new and better ways to provide full access to all employees and stakeholders. All employees, including those with special communication needs, have the information they need to perform their work assignments. Managers and employees make maximum use of technology that enhances communication and work effectiveness. Information and feedback from all employees is valued and sought. To ensure full participation, adequate time for this communication is built into management decision timeframes.
Employees express their ideas because they know they are heard .
Their information and feedback contributes to creative solutions that influence the success of HHS in fulfilling its mission. This commitment is highly visible and is reflected through policies, rules, and regulations as well as daily exchanges among peers, coworkers, supervisors, and stakeholders. It is demonstrated through participation in diversity and special observance programs, interaction with diversity councils, and the provision of appropriate resources. The HHS community, led by the Secretary, shares full responsibility for the success of the Diversity Initiative. Members of the DSC serve as champions throughout HHS, promoting best practices and programs that demonstrate diversity at its best.