LACERA is focused on building robust organizational learning and development programs aimed at enhancing inclusivity, competencies, morale, and bench strength.
LACERA has a long-standing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as reflected in our investment strategies and diverse staff. Our current inclusivity initiatives aim to establish a positive and welcoming work culture, provide our members with exceptional service in an inclusive manner, and engage our business and community partners.
Goal: Attract, motivate, hire, and retain a highly engaged, skilled, and diverse workforce. Learn more about our strategic priority and how we'll reach our goal.
Tracking Specific Goals and Progress
At LACERA, we believe in the power of setting and sharing organizational goals. We understand that steady, incremental progress is the key to success and that transparency is essential in fostering a collaborative and accountable environment. To provide organizational transparency, we will be regularly tracking and updating our progress toward each of our stated goals.
| Objective Milestones | Status | Start | Expected Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Create team to define objective goals and initiatives | Completed | 10/2023 | 01/01/2024 |
| 2. Communication Plan – IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) | On Schedule | 10/2023 | 07/26/2024 |
| 3. Assemble a staff driven IDEA Council | Completed | TBD | 07/26/2024 |
| 4. Prepare Charter for IDEA Council | Not Started | TBD | 07/26/2024 |
| 5. Identify scope of work for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility (DEIBA) Advisor | Not Started | TBD | 08/25/2024 |
| 6. Interview and hire DEIBA advisor | Not Started | TBD | 09/25/2024 |
| 7. Collect data from staff, members, vendors, and business partners re: DEIBA | Not Started | TBD | 11/24/2024 |
| 8. Develop topical library for internal and external users | Not Started | TBD | 02/25/2025 |
| 9. Post IDEA initiative and educational content within LACERA Connect | Not Started | TBD | 02/25/2025 |
| 10. Identify external business partners/vendors | Not Started | TBD | 02/25/2025 |
| 11. Develop Organizational Training Plan re: DEIBA | Not Started | TBD | 03/25/2025 |
| 12. Review KPI’s and assess LACERA policy and procedures through DEIBA lens | Not Started | TBD | 05/25/2025 |
| Objective Milestones | Status | Start | Expected Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Create team to define objective goals and initiatives | Completed | 10/2023 | 01/01/2024 |
| 2. Labor Agreement for performance management changes | Not Started | TBD | 06/30/2024 |
| 3. Explore opportunities to simplify LACERA Hiring Playbook | On Schedule | TBD | 09/30/2024 |
| 4. Revise and publish employee handbook and orientation | On Schedule | 10/2023 | 06/30/2024 |
| 5. Revise rater training | Not Started | TBD | 12/31/2024 |
| 6. Expand use of NEOGOV for performance management | Not Started | TBD | 06/30/2026 |
| 7. Achieve an organizational vacancy rate of 15% (determine internal KPI) | Not Started | TBD | 12/31/2024 |
| 8. Enhance recruitment and applicant communication in NeoGov | Not Started | TBD | 12/31/2024 |
| 9. Implement use of a job analysis tool to use and create competency-based assessment | Not Started | TBD | 3/31/2025 |
