Myths & Realities of Diversity In NH

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Evolution of the DWC

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Promote diversity in the workplace through education, training, enhanced

networking opportunities, and to identify and connect resources to its

members and the public

Our Panel

• Steve Norton– Executive Director; NH Center for Public Policy

Studies• Cathy Chesley

– Director of NH Catholic Charities; Office of Immigration

• Andrew Smith– New Hampshire DMC Coordinator

Board of DirectorsWilliam H. Dunlap, Chair

David Alukonis

Eric Herr

Dianne Mercier

James Putnam

Todd I. Selig

Michael Whitney

Daniel Wolf

Martin L. Gross, Chair Emeritus

Directors Emeritus Sheila T. Francoeur

Stuart V. Smith, Jr.

Donna Sytek

Brian F. Walsh

Kimon S. Zachos“…to raise new ideas and improve policy debates through quality information and analysis on issues shaping New Hampshire’s future.”

New Hampshire Demographics

The Economic Value of Diversity

Demonstrating The Economic Value of Diversity: Arizona – SB 1062

• Greg Aiello (NFL) – “Our policies emphasize tolerance and inclusiveness, and prohibit discrimination based on age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other improper standard. We are following the issue in Arizona and will continue to do so should the bill be signed into law, but will decline further comment at this time."

Demonstrating The Economic Value of Diversity: Buying Power

• The total buying power of adult LGBT individuals is projected to be $790 billion.

• African-Americans’ buying power has increased from $316.3 billion in 1990 to $946.6 billion in 2010 and is projected to climb to $1.3 trillion in 2017. 22

• Asian-American buying power has increased from $115.4 billion in 1990 to $609.2 billion in 2010 and is projected to climb to $1.0 trillion in 2017. 25

• Latinas/Latinos’ buying power has increased from $210.0 billion in 1990 to $1.0 trillion in 2010 and is projected to climb to $1.7 trillion in 2017. 28

Immigration reduces bottlenecks caused by labor shortages, both in the

high- and low-skill areas

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Ray Burton’s Definition of Diverse

Party Registration in New HampshireSource: NH Secretary of State

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• In 2005, New Hampshire had approximately 72,000 foreign-born persons according to Census figures. This represents about 6 percent of the state’s total population.

• After growing at an average rate of 2.8 percent per year in the 1990s, New Hampshire’s foreign-born population growth has doubled between 2000 and 2005, to 6 percent per year.

• New Hampshire’s foreign-born population has relatively high educational achievement and high income.

NH’s Growing Diversity7.7% Minority in 2010

NH Minority Population Continues to Increase

Change in New Hampshire Population 2010 to 2012

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NH’s Growing Diversity

“Developing programs and policies to address such economic disparities and to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population is particularly challenging when these pockets of economic and racial diversity exist in a state that is generally affluent, well-educated, and non-Hispanic white.”[1]

[1] “New Hampshire Demographic Trends in the Twenty-First

Century”, Kenneth M. Johnson, The Carsey Institute, University of New Hampshire, May 2012.

Available at www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu

State Minority Population Concentrated in Cities

• There are15,035 Black or African- American residents in New Hampshire– 4,476 reside in Manchester – 2,306 reside in Nashua

• There are 36,704 Hispanic or Latino residents – 8,883 in Manchester – 8,510 in Nashua

• (Source: 2010 Census)

An Imperative? Increasing Diversity

Ten Year Percent Change in New Hampshire Population by Decade End

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Can NH attract Millennials? They are the most diverse generation in history.

The NH Workforce is Projected to Decline

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New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies

Want to learn more?• Online: nhpolicy.org• Facebook: facebook.com/nhpolicy• Twitter: @nhpublicpolicy• Our blog: policyblognh.org• (603) 226-2500

“…to raise new ideas and improve policy debates through quality information and analysis on issues shaping New Hampshire’s future.”

Board of DirectorsWilliam H. Dunlap, Chair

David Alukonis

Eric Herr

Dianne Mercier

James Putnam

Todd I. Selig

Michael Whitney

Daniel Wolf

Martin L. Gross, Chair Emeritus

Directors Emeritus Sheila T. Francoeur

Stuart V. Smith, Jr.

Donna Sytek

Brian F. Walsh

Kimon S. Zachos

Immigrant Strength, Resiliency & Resourcefulness

Cathy ChesleyMarch 27, 2014Manchester, NH

Immigrants as Entrepreneurs• Immigrants make up 40% of founders of Fortune 500 Companies • Immigrant Children-similar attributes as parents• Immigrants are risk takers; they have nothing to lose; they are resilient

Do Immigrants really take jobs away from native workers? • Immigrants by and large are NOT taking jobs; 1-2% of lowest wage jobs; • Immigrants help raise wages –often come with key skills to fill holes in the labor

force

Documented vs Undocumented• Impact of Naturalization; barriers • Undocumented= active in our labor force; pay taxes; stabilize labor force

Comprehensive Immigration Reform

The Role of Leadership in NH Diversity Education

Andrew SmithMarch 27, 2014Manchester, NH

Table of Contents

• What is Diversity?• What is Inclusion?• Why do they matter in NH now? • The Role of Leadership in Diversity• The Challenges of Diversity facing us • The Benefits of an Inclusive State Culture

What is Diversity?

Differences that–matter–affect our interactions with others–allow us to accomplish our goals

What is Inclusion?

• Diversity working for everyone’s benefit• Cultures of mutual respect as a norm of how

things work• Differences contributing to the greater good• An attractive environment where everyone is

able to succeed or fail.

Why do they Matter in New Hampshire Now?

• Changing Demographics

• Immigrants & Refugees

• Quality of Life• Building a Better NH• Contrasting

Generations

• Attracting the Best and Brightest

• Business & Economic Growth

• Education & Learning

• All of the differences that matter are here to stay!

The Role of Leadership in Diversity Initiatives

• Leadership sets the tone for accepting or beginning to respect differences in healthier ways.

• When leaders understand the value of differences, they can help address the tough issues.

• Without leadership commitment, negative stereotypes and divisiveness prevail.

The Challenges of Diversity

• Resistance to Change (and Technology)• Our personal negative stories about

difference• What is the thinking of my leadership?• The “W & H Strategy”• Not understanding the bigger picture

The Benefits of an Inclusive State Culture

• Innovation & Creativity

• Attracting & Retaining the best talent available

• Improved Health & Safety

• Business & Economic Growth

• Educational & Intellectual Growth

• Improving Quality of Life

Panel DiscussionQ & A

Steve NortonCathy ChesleyAndrew Smith

Thank you!