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As part of the station’s Strategic Plan, Michigan Radio is committed to ensuring that the station s staffing composition reflects the diverse communities we serve. Among the steps the station has taken has been changing our hiring practices - from pre-screening job postings to ensure bias-free language; to expanding search committees to include more diverse evaluators; and standardizing our processes to ensure an equitable experience for all candidates.
An additional element of this effort is examining staff turnover at the station since diversifying the station’s staff can either take place by creating new positions or by filling positions left vacant when staff leave due to retirement or other reasons. Michigan Radio conducts exit interviews with departing staff which are used in this evaluation. Collectively this information is used to brief managers and staff about the progress we’re making in this regard and further changes that may be needed.