New Diversity and Inclusion Talent Survey to Gauge Perceptions of Omaha, Support YP Inclusivity Initiative

The Greater Omaha Chamber’s Young Professionals, the Urban League of Nebraska, and the Urban League of Nebraska Young Professionals have introduced a new survey aimed at capturing the voice of young professionals in Greater Omaha.

The survey follows a 2015 YP survey – part of the Campaign for a Greater Omaha – that found black young professionals were 5-6 times less likely than their peers to recommend Greater Omaha as a place to live, work, and play.

“We want everyone’s voice to be heard. This survey is a starting place,” said Thomas Warren, Urban League of Nebraska’s president and CEO.

Intended to inspire a new, collaborative YP inclusivity initiative, the online survey was launched on Jan. 23. Project partners will use the results to develop an action plan to help improve satisfaction and perceptions of the Omaha community. They have contracted with the University of Nebraska-Omaha’s STEPS program to conduct the survey.

“We want all young professionals to feel like Omaha is the best place for them – to the point they’re recommending our region as ‘the place’ for their peers to live and grow their careers,” said Luke Hoffman, talent manager, Greater Omaha Chamber. “We look forward to working with our partners to make that a reality.”

To participate in the Diversity and Inclusion Talent Survey, visit: bit.ly/YPSurvey2017.