Belk Innovation in Diversity Award 2010

The Belk Innovation in Diversity Award is presented by the Charlotte Chamber to a local business that has demonstrated innovative measures to improve diversity and inclusion in the work place.

The 2010 honor was awarded to Carolinas HealthCare System - a highly visible area business that represents the spirit and the intent of the award – leadership in diversity and inclusion in its industry and in the community.

Carolinas HealthCare System’s seasoned approach and methodology in tracking, measuring and reporting results is outstanding. The organization has documented results that clearly show diversity has positively affected its business.

Those results include:

• A healthy increase in spending with diverse suppliers
• More language options available to serve a diverse client base
• A dedicated orientation program that ensures new employees are exposed to the company value of diversity from day one
• A Diversity Hotline that opens up the lines of communications within all staff levels A Diversity Advisory Council that aids in the recruitment of physicians
• Classes through their Gateway Academy which trains managers in diversity

While Carolinas HealthCare System’s current diversity and inclusion programs are models for others to follow, it’s really the organization’s attitude that is most energizing and exciting. Company leaders believe that incorporating diversity and inclusion into its day-to-day operation is simply not a series of one-time tasks, but a journey.

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