Belonging at Sandia

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What you need to know

Sandia’s workforce values, respects and appreciates diversity and belonging—organizational traits that elevate and accelerate innovation, productivity and employee vitality. Sandia’s Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (BEDI) team guides all Sandians—from leadership to staff—in the principles and practices that cultivate a culture where employees can bring their authentic and best selves to work.

 By exemplifying the three Sandia Behaviors, BEDI strives to create a workplace that reflects our values of doing what’s right, respecting others and performing with excellence.

  • Courageous: Implement systemic, systematic, and structural change to the organization.
  • Connected: Build communities.
  • Purpose Driven: Align to Sandia’s People & Culture strategy and support BEDI principles and practices by creating intentional BEDI learnings, coaching and initiatives.

Definitions

  • Belonging: true belonging does not require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.
  • Equity: refers to fair treatment for all people; so that the norms, practices, and policies in place ensure identity is not predictive of opportunities or workplace outcomes
  • Diversity: the mix of differences and commonalities that each and every one of us brings to Sandia
  • Inclusion: the act of recognizing, accepting, and valuing our diversity for exceptional service in the national interest

Our Services

Compliance – We ensure that Sandia adheres to the laws and regulations related to equal employment and affirmative action. We assess practices, policies, and procedures to identify potential areas of non-compliance, risk, or concern and make recommendations to promote fairness within the workplace.

Consulting – We guide Sandians through the creation and continuous improvement of an inclusive and equitable environment by recommending strategies to help leaders make data-informed decisions that lead to achieving results.

Coaching – We work closely with individual leaders to raise awareness, enhance credibility, and develop role models for belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion. Equipping leaders to understand and articulate the significance of BEDI, pursue opportunities, navigate challenges, and empower other individuals to become BEDI champions.

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BEDI Resources

These resources may contain links to external resources. The content of these links reflects the authors’ opinions and does not necessarily reflect Sandia’s policies or positions.

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Where are you on the learning journey?

The BEDI Learning Journeys are a series of learning experiences that ingrain new knowledge, build on existing skills and boost professional development. Embark on a journey to discover and practice actions you can follow to create an inclusive work environment and boost your professional development.

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BEDI Awards & Recognitions

Learn more about the Sandians across the Labs who have been recognized for their contributions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics as well as their commitment to inclusion and diversity, and their involvement in both Sandia and personal community initiatives.

Find out how you can recognize fellow Sandians for being committed to inclusion and diversity.

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Division Diversity and Belonging Advocates

Sandia’s Division Diversity and Belonging Advocates (DDBA) council was established to implement and carry out belonging and equal opportunity initiatives and activities across the Laboratories. Advocates collaborate with their respective division leader, other DDBA members and outreach committees to embed efforts throughout the Labs.

Sandia’s Advocates>>

COMING IN 2024: Division BEDI Action Plans

 

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