Delta Dental of Minnesota Earns Inclusive Workforce Employer Designation
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January 8th, 2021



Delta Dental of Minnesota Earns Inclusive Workforce Employer Designation

Delta Dental of Minnesota proudly accepts its recognition as one of three regional employers to receive Inclusive Workforce Employer Designation (I-WE) by the Regional Workforce Alliance (RWA) of Northwest Minnesota.

The I-WE designation was created to recognize employers that are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion with an ongoing equity plan in place.

In order to attain the Inclusive Workforce Employer Designation, an organization must:

  • Commit to an inclusive workplace and incorporate that commitment through the company mission, values and/or policies.
  • Assess how diversity, equity and inclusion influence the companies work and culture.
  • Provide diversity, equity and inclusion education for staff and leadership.
  • Provide resources to educate, support and sustain an inclusive and equitable workplace.

“We thank the Regional Workforce Alliance for this important designation and celebrate other organizations who have made likeminded commitments concerning diversity and inclusion in the workplace,” said Rod Young, Chief Executive Officer and President of Delta Dental of Minnesota.

Under Young’s leadership, Delta Dental of Minnesota has created a team-driven culture that operates within the internal mantra of “Together We Can!” Delta Dental of Minnesota continues to focus on team member education, corporate collaborations and taking action in the community through the Delta Dental of Minnesota Social Responsibility Committee.

"Delta Dental of Minnesota team members readily embrace our obligation to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and will continuously strive to improve,” Young stated.

About Delta Dental of Minnesota Delta Dental of Minnesota is an independent, nonprofit health services company that serves the oral health needs of Minnesota and North Dakota residents. Since 1969, Delta Dental of Minnesota has accomplished this mission by providing the best access across the state to oral health care through affordable dental plans. Delta Dental of Minnesota is an authorized licensee of the Delta Dental Plans Association of Oak Brook, Illinois. To learn more, visit DeltaDentalMN.org.

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