SWAN: Women in STEM Panel

March 10, 2020

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Sandia is committed to a learning, inclusive and engaging environment for our people.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div> <!-- /wp:group --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"2em"} --> <div style="height:2em" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","verticalAlignment":"top","orientation":"vertical","justifyContent":"stretch"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"fill":false,"variation":"secondary","size":"large"} --> <div class="wp-block-button secondary large"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="#abouteeo-aa">About the Sandia EEO and AA Office</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --> <!-- wp:button {"fill":false,"variation":"secondary","size":"large"} --> <div class="wp-block-button secondary large"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="#eeo">Equal Employment Opportunity</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --> <!-- wp:button {"fill":false,"variation":"secondary","size":"large"} --> <div 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class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:group {"backgroundColor":"white","className":"shadow","layout":{"type":"constrained"}} --> <div class="wp-block-group shadow has-white-background-color has-background"><!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="abouteeo-aa">About the Sandia EEO and AA Office</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) Office:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Develops and implements policies, programs, processes, and procedures to ensure nondiscrimination in all terms and conditions of employment at Sandia</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Conducts investigations into concerns of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Works with all employees (management and non-management) to find equitable solutions to workplace issues through training, counseling, facilitating individual and team discussions, and by mediating issues</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Supports Sandia’s strategic diversity effort, including administration of <a href="https://www.sandia.gov/hr/community/employee-resource-networking-groups/">Sandia’s AA outreach and EEO networking groups </a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></div> <!-- /wp:group --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"2em"} --> <div style="height:2em" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:group {"backgroundColor":"snl-medium-blue-600","layout":{"type":"constrained"}} --> <div class="wp-block-group has-snl-medium-blue-600-background-color has-background"><!-- wp:heading {"className":"is-style-white"} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading is-style-white">Sandia's Policies</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"style":{"elements":{"link":{"color":{"text":"var:preset|color|white"}}}},"textColor":"white"} --> <ul class="has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://lps.web.sandia.gov/policy/HR008" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HR008 Foster a Harassment-Free Workplace</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://lps.web.sandia.gov/policy/HR008" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HR008 Non-discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://lps.web.sandia.gov/policy/HR008" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HR008 Covered Veterans & Procedure to Self-Identify Under Sandia’s Affirmative Action Program</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://lps.web.sandia.gov/policy/HR014" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HR014 Reasonable Accommodations Policy</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://lps.web.sandia.gov/policy/HR022" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HR022 Lactation Accommodation Policy</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></div> <!-- /wp:group --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"2em"} --> <div style="height:2em" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:group {"backgroundColor":"white","className":"shadow","layout":{"type":"constrained"}} --> <div class="wp-block-group shadow has-white-background-color has-background"><!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="eeo">Equal Employment Opportunity</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Equal employment opportunity is an employment philosophy based on laws and regulations that guarantees all people the right to apply and be evaluated for job opportunities, promotions, performance, and all other personnel-related actions, and to be free from discrimination in all personnel decisions, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, or serious medical condition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>EEO rights are guaranteed by federal and state fair employment laws and are enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and its state counterparts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div> <!-- /wp:group --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"2em"} --> <div style="height:2em" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:group {"backgroundColor":"white","className":"shadow","layout":{"type":"constrained"}} --> <div class="wp-block-group shadow has-white-background-color has-background"><!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="aa">Affirmative Action</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Affirmative action includes specific efforts by a company’s management to enhance the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of legally protected groups that historically have been underrepresented in the workforce.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Federal contractors above certain dollar limits are required to institute affirmative action plans, and the U.S. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is charged with enforcing contractor affirmative action mandates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div> <!-- /wp:group --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"2em"} --> <div style="height:2em" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:group {"backgroundColor":"white","className":"shadow","layout":{"type":"constrained"}} --> <div class="wp-block-group shadow has-white-background-color has-background"><!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="code-of-ethics">Sandia Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sandia holds all leaders, employees, and members of the Board of Managers accountable for upholding our purpose, our values, and the behaviors outlined in <a href="https://eimsicn.sandia.gov/navigator/bookmark.jsp?desktop=EIMSContentDesktop&repositoryId=EIMSContent&repositoryType=p8&docid=snlMySandiaDocument%2C%7BEC9927E3-E01C-467D-8E60-EDA18F274E3E%7D%2C%7BB0257376-0000-C91D-8108-46361D5DCA0A%7D&mimeType=application%2Fpdf&template_name=snlMySandiaDocument&version=released&vsId=%7B4029B55B-0000-CA2A-B5A5-FFADA2D480CA%7D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sandia’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct.</a> In so doing, we ensure that our business is conducted consistently with the high ethical standards that we demand from each other, and that others have the right to demand from us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We encourage you to know and work by our code, and <a href="https://sandiahr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8569">you should seek advice or express</a> concerns about misconduct to whomever you are most comfortable with: your manager, <a href="https://sandiahr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9400/">Human Resources Business Partner</a>, an <a href="https://sharepoint.sandia.gov/sites/800/External/SitePages/801.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ethics/EEO Officer,</a> <strong><em>(broken link) </em></strong>or other resources as necessary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It doesn’t matter where you go first, as long as you seek guidance when you are uncertain about a situation and take action when you observe a potential Sandia policy or Code of Conduct violation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div> <!-- /wp:group --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"2em"} --> <div style="height:2em" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:group {"backgroundColor":"white","className":"shadow","layout":{"type":"constrained"}} --> <div class="wp-block-group shadow has-white-background-color has-background"><!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="resources">Resources</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://eims.sandia.gov/Workplace/getContent?vsId=%7BE05A0269-0000-CF3E-836F-70F51E6E4613%7D&objectStoreName=EIMS.__.Content&objectType=document" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">E-mail Signature Block Guidance</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://eimsicn.sandia.gov/navigator/bookmark.jsp?desktop=EIMSContentDesktop&repositoryId=EIMSContent&repositoryType=p8&vsId=%7BA0A94969-0000-C554-BB58-0C3083B74BC1%7D&version=released" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Workplace Resolution Resource Document</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://tiny.sandia.gov/2023EEOBrochure" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">2023 EEO Digital Brochure</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://tiny.sandia.gov/2023EEOPoster" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2023 EEO Poster</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://wp.sandia.gov/idea/pregnant-workers-fairness-act-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2023 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Infographic</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://lps.web.sandia.gov/#/lps/policy/HR022" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lactation Accommodation Policy</a> – Sandia’s requirements for providing lactating caregivers with private space and break periods for lactation purposes.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sandia Parents Group <a href="https://wp.sandia.gov/parents/lactation-resources-and-accommodation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lactation Resources</a> <strong><em>(page not found)</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://wp.sandia.gov/workingwell/mothers-room/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nursing Mother’s Rooms</a> <strong><em>(page not found)</em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://lps.web.sandia.gov/process/EHS002.2?section=process" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Medical Restrictions Process</a> – Provides instructions for obtaining and adhering to temporary and indefinite medical restrictions.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://sandiahr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8501">Reasonable Accommodations</a>– Describes Sandia’s requirements for providing reasonable work-related accommodations that enable a qualified individual (on the basis of disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition) to perform the essential functions of their job.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>When requested, Sandia will work with employees in providing a <a href="https://sandiahr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8501">reasonable accommodation</a> for employees’ religious beliefs and practices.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></div> <!-- /wp:group --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"2em"} --> <div style="height:2em" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:group {"backgroundColor":"white","className":"shadow","layout":{"type":"constrained"}} --> <div class="wp-block-group shadow has-white-background-color has-background"><!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="contacts">Contacts</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://eims.sandia.gov/Workplace/getContent?vsId=%7BE05A0269-0000-CF3E-836F-70F51E6E4613%7D&objectStoreName=EIMS.__.Content&objectType=document" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://sandiahr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9400/">Sandia Human Resources Business Partners</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://eimsicn.sandia.gov/navigator/bookmark.jsp?desktop=EIMSContentDesktop&repositoryId=EIMSContent&repositoryType=p8&vsId=%7BA0A94969-0000-C554-BB58-0C3083B74BC1%7D&version=released" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.sandia.gov/hr/resources/working-with-hr/">HR Solutions</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sandia Ethics Helpline: 505-845-9900</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></div> <!-- /wp:group --></div> <!-- /wp:column --> <!-- wp:column {"width":"33.3%"} --> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:33.3%"><!-- wp:block {"ref":1303} /--> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"2em"} --> <div style="height:2em" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:group {"backgroundColor":"snl-grey-75","layout":{"type":"constrained"}} --> <div class="wp-block-group has-snl-grey-75-background-color has-background"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"fontSize":"24px"} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading has-24-px-font-size">Get More Details</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://sandiahr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8694/">Affirmative Action</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://sandiahr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8697">EEO/AA Resources for Employees</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://sandiahr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8696/">EEO Complaints</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://sandiahr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8569">Ethics Complaints</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></div> <!-- /wp:group --> <!-- wp:spacer {"height":"2em"} --> <div style="height:2em" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <!-- /wp:spacer --> <!-- wp:group {"backgroundColor":"snl-dark-blue","layout":{"type":"constrained"}} --> <div class="wp-block-group has-snl-dark-blue-background-color has-background"><!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":"is-style-white","fontSize":"24px"} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading is-style-white has-24-px-font-size">Quick Tip</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"elements":{"link":{"color":{"text":"var:preset|color|white"}}}},"textColor":"white"} --> <p class="has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color"><strong>Sandia Ethics Helpline</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"elements":{"link":{"color":{"text":"var:preset|color|white"}}}},"textColor":"white"} --> <p class="has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color">If you have a concern about your work environment and relationships, and you do not want to talk with your manager or HR Solutions about it, we encourage you to contact Sandia’s helpline at 505-845-9900.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div> <!-- /wp:group --></div> <!-- /wp:column --></div> <!-- /wp:columns -->