What OFCCP’s New Audit Regime Means to You
Things are moving right along with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program (OFCCP). In case you blinked and...
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7 Reasons to Consider Conducting a Civil Rights Audit [And 6 Reasons an Independent Auditor Can Help]
In the face of rising awareness about workplace inequalities and systemic discrimination, civil rights audits (CRAs) have quickly become...
OFCCP Publishes New Corporate Scheduling Announcement List
Today, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published its latest Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL), which includes 973 unique companies and is comprised of 922 Supply and Service...
OFCCP’s “PDN Rule” Change: The Guardrails are Off
In November 2020, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) updated its race and gender, disability, and veterans’...
NILG’s 2023 Phoenix Conference: Hot Topics from a Hot Place
The NILG Annual Conference is an excellent barometer for what is happening in equal opportunity, affirmative action and Diversity...
The Most Common Mistakes in Diversity Recruiting
Many organizations today are actively working toward adding more diversity to their workforce, and the importance of doing so...
Using the Federal Contract Compliance Manual (FCCM) to Stress Test Your Affirmative Action Program
As a federal contractor, being aware of key provisions of the Federal Contract Compliance Manual (FCCM) will help you...
Supreme Court Ends Affirmative Action in College Admissions
The Supreme Court decision ruled that race-conscious admissions policies are unconstitutional and invoked the Equal Protection Clause of the...
Maximizing Business Growth: Top 5 Advantages of Investing in Channel Partner Programs
The modern business landscape is highly competitive, with companies constantly seeking ways to gain an edge and boost their...
The 5 Most Common Biases in Talent Acquisition
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is not just about adding people of different backgrounds and abilities to your team....
5 Questions to Ask to Determine if a Partner Program is Right for You
Channel partner programs are an excellent way for businesses to expand their reach and tap into new markets. By...
OFCCP’s Updated Request for Scheduling Letter/Itemized Listing Changes: Still Disappointing
In November 2022, OFCCP asked for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of changes to the Supply and...
3 Things You Should Do Once You’ve Created a DEI Recruitment Strategy
There’s more to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace than simply altering your recruitment and acquisition strategies...
4 Ways Workplace Diversity Can Help with Customer Success
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace is incredibly important for making employees feel valued and understood, improving...
5 Ways to Improve Your DEI Recruitment Strategy
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is about increasing the representation of protected classes and groups that have historically been...
What is the Future of Work with DEI?
Recently, at Circa’s 4th Diversity Symposium, there was an in-depth panel discussion regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and...
OFCCP Director Yang’s Last Act: Streamlining the Desk Audit Review Process
Jenny Yang announced her departure as Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) effective March 31,...
6 Unintended Consequences of Hybrid Workplaces
The workplace as we once knew it has drastically changed in the last few years, considering that the pandemic...
Benefits of Posting Jobs to the Employment Service Delivery System (ESDS)
There are dozens of avenues that HR leaders and recruitment teams can use to find the right talent for...
Upcoming DEI Holidays in 2023 & How to Celebrate in the Workplace
In the coming months there are a handful of important holidays to consider celebrating in the workplace as part...