DFI Values Diversity and Inclusion
The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) values diversity and inclusion among our staff in carrying out our mission. Diversity and inclusion is demonstrated by acceptance, respect, integrity, compassion, altruism, and accountability in all endeavors.
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Ensuring a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Culture
DFI actively seeks to hire and retain top talent from all walks of life, without discrimination or biases. We are proud of how diverse we are and strive for our staff to be an accurate representation of the world around us. We are consistently working to improve representation through our recruiting efforts and are always striving to make DFI a more diverse workforce.
All DFI staff have a responsibility to model, promote, and advocate for a strong and visible culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging by creating a welcoming and respectful environment where every person is valued and honored.
DFI's Diversity Advisory Team
The Diversity Advisory Team (DAT) serves as the agency’s advisory team to develop and support inclusion strategies across DFI. The group promotes a culture of inclusiveness and sense of community among all employees in support of DFI’s foundational values of diversity, fairness and respect for individuals and institutions, and employees as our most important resource. Here at DFI, we value diversity in all forms and believe that diversity and inclusion contribute to the successful accomplishment of our mission.
Goals for the DAT include raising awareness and increasing communication within the agency to embrace an inclusive culture, addressing diversity issues that may affect DFI’s workforce, and contributing to the development of recruitment, retention, and development strategies that support Governor’s Executive Orders 12-02, 13-01, and 13-02.
The advisory team was formed in July 2017 and members participate in rotating terms of one to two years. The team consists of staff from each of DFI’s five divisions. Along with their regular work duties, DFI staff actively participate in employee business resource groups that bring together groups of allies who have a common interest or characteristic. These groups include, but are not limited to, veterans, LGBTQ, disability inclusion, and many more.
Supporting Veterans Transition to Civilian Life
In May 2013, Governor Inslee signed Executive Order 13-01 on employment opportunities for transitioning service members within Washington State.
DFI employees participate in the Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) which was formed in 2012 as a resource for making state government an employer of choice for veterans by recommending and developing strategies with the state employee’s veteran community.
Along with VERG, employees participate in the NW Edge Program which assists in training, coaching, and mentoring veterans entering the civilian workforce.
Participating in Statewide Business Resource Groups
Statewide business resource groups (BRGs) bring together groups of employees and their allies who have a common interest or characteristic.
All BRGs have a charter, mission, goals and bylaws and contribute to an overall statewide business strategy. BRG members bring their unique knowledge and perspectives, making them an asset to state business needs, such as recruitment and retention.
About Statewide Business Resource Groups
Interagency Committee of State Employed Women
The Interagency Committee of State Employed Women (ICSEW) aims to improve the lives of Washington state-employed women through advocacy, outreach and opportunity.
Working alongside the Governor’s office and other state agencies, ICSEW advocates for desirable policy changes in laws and programs related to education, training, career development and employment.