HRSI Awards Workplace Inclusion Organizational Certification to George Mason University, the First Public Research Institution to Receive This Honor
22 Julio 2024 - 6:00AM
The Human Resource Standards InstituteSM (HRSISM) is proud to
announce it has awarded the Workplace Inclusion Organizational
Certification to George Mason University, a national top 50 public
university and Virginia’s leader in upward mobility. George Mason
is the first higher education organization to receive this
distinction. This prestigious certification, based on the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 30415:2021 for
Human Resource Management: Diversity and Inclusion, underscores
George Mason's proactive and dedicated approach to diversity and
inclusion.
Built on ISO standards, HRSI organizational certifications
enable institutions like George Mason to validate its principles,
practices, methods, processes, and approaches that support the
D&I values of equity, fairness, equality, inclusivity, respect,
integrity and valuing the person. To achieve this, George Mason
underwent a rigorous certification journey that involved assessing
the university’s existing program and working with a dedicated HRSI
assessor to solicit feedback and recommendations. The certification
will be valid for the next five years and requires George Mason to
complete an annual report demonstrating how the university promotes
an inclusive environment for its employees in line with the set
standard. This achievement marks a significant milestone within the
higher education sector.
Dr. Amy Dufrane, SPHR, CAE, CEO of HRSI and HRCI, said, “The
importance of D&I in higher education institutions like George
Mason University cannot be understated for the workforce as well as
the student body. Known for helping produce, promote and cultivate
new ways of thinking, achieving the HRSI Organizational
Certification in Workplace Inclusion demonstrates the high
standards that George Mason abides by.”
Dr. Sharnnia Artis, Chief Diversity Officer for the university,
commented, “Already known as the university with Virginia’s largest
and most diverse student body, George Mason remains steadfast in
our commitment to D&I. Diversity is our strength and one of our
core values. Achieving organizational certification through HRSI
reinforces the work we’re doing to ensure an inclusive workplace
culture for our employees.”
Located near Washington, D.C., George Mason enrolls more than
40,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. George Mason
has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for
its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity and
commitment to accessibility.
About HRSISMHuman Resource
Standards InstituteSM (HRSISM) is a leading global organizational
credentialing institution. An HRCI® subsidiary, HRSI develops and
delivers organizational certifications based on International
Organization for Standardization (ISO) human resources management
(HRM) standards. Through HRSI certification, organizations
demonstrate a commitment and adherence to globally accepted HRM
best practices. To learn more about HRSI and HRCI, visit
www.hrsi.org and www.hrci.org.
About HRCI®HRCI® is the
premier credentialing, standards and learning organization for the
human resources profession. For 50 years, HRCI has set the global
standard for HR expertise and excellence through its commitment to
developing and advancing those in the people business. Secretariat
for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) TC
260, HRCI helps HR professionals achieve new competencies that
drive results by creating and offering world-class learning and
administering eight global certifications. HRCI is also the parent
company of HRSI, certifying organizations based on ISO standards.
To learn more about HRCI and HRSI,
visit www.hrci.org or www.hrsi.org.
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