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Employees of the Federal Government

FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF FMS

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE
DEPT OF TREASURY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
  
EMPLOYEE LETTER NUMBER 97-30

April 15,1997


FMS Diversity Policy Statement

Diversity transcends race and gender and is different from Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. The FMS Diversity Policy requires all FMS employees to respect and value differences, be they age, race, nationality, ethnic group, sexual orientation, physical ability, health status, religion, educational experience, marital or parental status, or geographical location.

The Diversity of our work force is a resource. Managers and employees should seek to build teams that bring the diverse life experiences and points of view of our peers to bear on the challenges and problems in our work place. The fact that no two people are alike and that we all see situations differently is an advantage which, when used effectively, leads to better solutions.

FMS employees must be sensitive and responsive to the diversity of the customers we serve. FMS' diversity contributes immeasurably to creative thinking and innovation so critical to Quality and Excellence and the satisfaction of customer requirements.

The National Treasury Employees Union, and FMS are in full agreement on this issue. We believe that this Diversity Policy relates to ethics, social responsibility and in doing what is right. It also translates directly to improving human performance as well as organizational success.

Each of us must be personally committed to and responsible for ensuring that our actions conform to this policy. Embracing diversity is essential to the future of FMS.

I call upon each of you to work with us in creating an organization that nurtures and celebrates its diversity.

/s/
Russell D. Morris
Commissioner



DISTRIBUTION:  ALL FMS EMPLOYEES
INFORMATION CONTACT:  Sondra Hutchinson, Director, Office for Quality and Diversity
Management, (202) 874-6623