Resources and information on affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and the recruitment and hiring of diverse job seekers.
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Affirmative Action |
For federal contractors and subcontractors, affirmative action must be taken by employers to recruit and advance qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. Affirmative actions include training programs, outreach efforts, and other steps. Employers who have an affirmative action plan must imp... |
African-Americans in the American Workforce (EEOC) |
According to the EEOC: "As part of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) year-long 50th anniversary celebration, the agency has released American Experiences versus American Expectations, a report that illu... |
Age Discrimination (EEOC) |
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) protects applicants and employees who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age. The excerpt below is from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. According to the E... |
Asian Americans in the Workplace (EEOC) |
According to the EEOC: "As part of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) year-long 50th anniversary celebration, the agency has released American Experiences versus American Expectations, a report that illustrates the signific... |
Autism Resources |
Below areĀ Autism resources: Autism Speaks Enhancing lives today and accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow |
Best Practices for Fostering Diversity & Inclusion |
According to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), below are some best practices for fostering Diversity & Inclusion. You can read the article at OFCCP here as well.
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Disability Discrimination (EEOC) |
The following paragraphs are from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Disability Discrimination. For more information visit EEOC here: Disability discrimination occurs when an employer or other entity covered by the Americans with Disabi... |
Diversity and Inclusion best practices |
Whether your goal is compliance or not, diversity and inclusion best practices start with changing the culture of your organization. Additionally, leadership must be committed to the change for there to be effective change. Here are some best practices for making your organization and workplace more inclusive:
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Equal Opportunity for Employment |
What is equal opportunity for employment? An Executive Order was passed that prohibits discrimination in employment based on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and national origin. If you are a federal contractor who do business with the Government in the amount of $10,000 or over you are re... |
Hispanics in the Workplace (EEOC) |
According to the EEOC: "As part of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) year-long 50th anniversary celebration, the agency has released American Experiences versus American Expectations, a report that illu... |