The hospital’s anchor strategy is a collaborative effort. The Office of Community Health convenes a work group with staff from the President’s Office, Investment Office, Facilities, Human Resources, Patient Services, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, and the Office of General Counsel to coordinate and align this work.
Human Resources advances the strategy by partnering with community-based organizations to actively recruit from underrepresented communities, developing programs to engage job seekers for high-demand positions at Boston Children’s, providing English skill development training when needed, and working with staff on building career paths.
Supply Chain Management has increased the number of contracts with minority- and women-owned business vendors. It hosts Supplier Diversity Days to give suppliers an opportunity to present products and services, and it’s mentoring others on securing certification with minority and women business councils.
With support from the hospital’s Investment Office and a Community Investment Advisory Committee, the Office of Community Health is pursuing “impact” investments in affordable housing, local minority business development, and early childhood facilities.
