Creating conditions in which our diverse community can thrive
An often-cited strength of HSDM is our tight-knit community. We must look for purposeful ways to foster a sense of community that is inclusive and supportive and brings us together around our work and common mission.
This is rooted in our community values which state, “we are dedicated to being a community within which self-respect and mutual respect are understood and practiced, HSDM believes that compassion, fairness, and trust are fundamental values that enable our individual and collective wellbeing.”
Foster community
HSDM stakeholders reported an overwhelming desire to enhance opportunities for community connection at HSDM and within the Harvard community.
Read more
To this end, HSDM will support the preservation of cherished traditions and encourage new opportunities to gather and exchange diverse ideas and perspectives. To foster a culture of inclusion and shared purpose, HSDM will adopt new evidence-based tools that promote effective communication and those which encourage collaboration and shared awareness.
Retain and nurture employee talent
HSDM gains indispensable benefits from the wealth of knowledge of its workforce of talented diverse staff members, collectively dedicated to supporting our mission.
Read more
As the future of work redefines our approach to workforce development and the nature of work, HSDM aspires to become the employer of choice where talented staff can thrive, collaborate, and achieve their unique career goals.
Promote community health and wellbeing
Climate survey findings at HSDM reflect a heightened concern over burnout and balancing workloads among faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and students.
Read more
HSDM reaffirms within this plan an unwavering commitment to support our exceptionally resilient community with new tools and resources to promote health and wellbeing.
A sustainable community
An example of an HSDM community initiative is the School’s Green Team–a committee that brings together students, faculty, and staff who are committed to exploring ways to make impactful changes to the School’s environmental footprint. Read more