The OFCCP has once again quietly published a new “Corporate Scheduling Announcement List,” or “CSAL,” as they are known. The CSAL is a list of federal contractor establishments that have been selected, but not yet scheduled for a compliance evaluation. The list appeared with no fanfare as the OFCCP seems to have fallen out of the habit of Continue Reading...
What Is Affirmative Action Compliance, Really? How We Dispel the Myths
Affirmative action compliance often gets a bad rap. When people think about HR professionals and compliance in the workplace, they treat it like a punishment rather than an opportunity. This is because, in many contexts, companies frame compliance as a corrective measure rather than a preventive one. People who hear the word “compliance” Continue Reading...
Beware OFCCP’s New “Bulk Upload” Option in AAPVI (Contractor Portal)
The OFCCP has added a new feature to the Contractor Portal where federal contractors are required to verify their compliance with the OFCCP’s affirmative action regulations (as applicable). The new “bulk upload/modification” feature allows contractors to provide the OFCCP with information regarding their actual AAP structure by uploading a file Continue Reading...
Affirmative Action Compliance Challenges and How to Navigate Them
Due to the events of the past few years, it is now more important than ever for companies to take an honest look at their workforce and reevaluate the importance of fair hiring practices. Despite affirmative action programs being set in place for several decades, however, many employees still don’t understand their purpose. This is Continue Reading...
Why Ethical, Challenge-Proof Hiring Is Hard — and How to Achieve It
Nearly every business, regardless of size, industry, or geography, must overcome the same universal challenges. First, they must be able to work efficiently, minimizing waste and needless overhead that eat into profits. They also need to maximize productivity, implementing processes, tools, and equipment that allow them to get the most out of Continue Reading...