Ensure County Workforce Reflects the People it Serves
As measured by the county government workforce diversity index
Why Is This Important?
Metric Definition
The workforce diversity index is calculated as the ratio between minority representation in the county government workforce and minority representation in the Oakland County adult population (ages 20-64).
Data sources: Oakland County Human Resource Department; U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program (PEP)
Analysis
The workforce diversity index has hovered around 50% from 2016 to 2019, signifying a lower minority representation in the county's government workforce compared to the broader Oakland County adult population.
Current Status
Efforts are underway to improve county hiring practices to ensure more open and equitable processes are followed for all open positions.
Learn More
For more information, visit Oakland County Human Resources.
Oakland County, Michigan | 1200 N. Telegraph Road | Pontiac, MI 48341 | 248-858-1000