Harris Health System Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is integral to who we are. At Harris Health, we’re proud to employ an incredibly diverse group of talented team members, where we celebrate each other no matter the age, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, background, and religious/spiritual beliefs.
This is a place where you can bring your whole self to work. This is a place to belong.
Learn more about our current DEI initiatives and picture yourself here.
Employee Resource Groups
Our seven employee support groups (ERGs) are just one of the practices we have in order to support our team members and the compassion, dedication, and diversity they bring with them. Find your second family through one of ERGs and you can feel right at home.
G.O.A.L.
Giving Our Abilities Life
Supporting those with mental and physical disabilities
I-GEN
Intergenerational
A group that encourages cross-generational collaboration
MOSAIC
Multicultural Education and Appreciation
Dedicated to multicultural education and appreciation
PRIDE
LGBTQIA+
Supporting the LGBTQIA+ community
SPIRIT
Faith and Religions
Providing spiritual support
V.E.T.S.
Veterans Excellence Through Service
Supporting those who have served in the armed forces
W.E.N.
Women’s Empowerment Network
Providing support and discourse uplifting women
Our diversity by the numbers
Harris Health System attracts a wide range of talent, reflective of the communities we serve. Here's a snapshot of our current employee demographics.
Workforce diversity by gender
Male
Female
*Active Population Demographics based on Active Pop. as of 6/27/2023
**New Hires are between January 1, 2023 - June 27, 2023
***The Leadership Team is defined as Director Level and above. (355 Employees)
****The Management Team is defined as Supervisor Level and Above (1,282 Employees)
Workforce diversity by gender and Ethnicity
Leadership Team*
Management Team*
Indian
*The Leadership Team is defined as Director Level and above. There are a total of 265 Hearris Health
employees that are part of the Leadership Team.
**The Management Team is defined as Supervisor Level and above. There are a total of 1016 Harris
Health employees that are part of the Management Team.
Employee Demographic Overview
Active Employees and New Hires
Base on Jan. 1 - June 27, 2023
Silent Generation
1928-1980
0.05% Active
0% New Hire
Baby Boomers
1946-1964
13% Active
4.4% New Hire
Generation X
1965-1980
38% Active
23% New Hire
Millenials
1981-1996
40.4% Active
49.8% New Hire
Gen Z
1997-2012
8.7% Active
22.8% New Hire
Workforce diversity by generation
Leadership Team*
Management Team**
Silent Generation
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Millenials
Gen Z
*The Leadership Team is defined as Director Level and above. There are a total of 265 Hearris Health
employees that are part of the Leadership Team.
**The Management Team is defined as Supervisor Level and above. There are a total of 1016 Harris
Health employees that are part of the Management Team.
Harris Health Earns "We Hire Ability" Designation
Harris Health was recently recognized by the Texas Workforce Commission for their commitment to hiring people with disabilities. By emphasizing disability inclusion, the Volunteer Services team demonstrates a clear commitment to hiring, retaining, and advancing the careers of disabled individuals, who makes up approximately 9.7% of the state’s workforce. Congratulations Volunteer Services team!
Recognized Nationally
Our DEI initiatives are at the heart of what we do, but don’t just take our word for it.
Harris Health System is among the best ‘social responsibility’ healthcare institutions in the nation with grades of ‘A’ for metrics of patient outcomes and equity areas of staff pay, inclusivity and community investment, according to the Lown Institute Hospitals Index.
#4
in national equity
according to the Lown Institute Hospitals Index.
#8
in national inclusivity
according to the Lown Institute Hospitals Index.
“We’re honored to again be recognized for the hard work and dedication that the staff at Harris Health System has shown in fulfilling our mission to improve the health and well-being of our community,” says Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, president and CEO, Harris Health System. “These recognitions align with our strategic goals and again challenge each of us to lead the healthcare community in matters outside traditional healthcare into a thoughtful, efficient and effective population health management approach as we tackle the issues of social inequities that are at the root of health disparities in our society today.”