Earlier this year the world in general, and the federal contracting community in particular, were breathless in anticipation of two Supreme Court cases expected to upend affirmative action in college admissions. The Court did upend affirmative action, and federal contractors openly wondered what those decisions meant for affirmative action in Continue Reading...
VETS-4212 Form Is Up for Renewal
The Department of Labor’s Veterans Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) is currently seeking to renew authorization for the VETS-4212 report, without changes. The current form is not set to expire until April 30, 2024, so the agency has plenty of time to collect public comment and work through the rest of the Paperwork Reduction Act process. Continue Reading...
Wrapping Up WWDM23 “Building Inclusive Workplaces,” with A Round of Applause
As we bid adieu to the inaugural What We Do Matters (WWDM) Diversity Summit, we can't help but feel a timely sense of gratitude. Our goal to amplify diverse voices and foster inclusivity blossomed into a vibrant event emphasizing the power of dialogue. Bright Minds Illuminate: Our deepest appreciation goes out to the brilliant speakers who Continue Reading...
OFCCP Ordered to Provide AI Guidance
Federal contractors are well aware the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is really interested in how organizations are deploying artificial intelligence and/or other “automated” systems when making employment selection decisions. The agency’s newly revised audit Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing Continue Reading...
A New Focus for Biddle Consulting Group
As you read in Patrick Nooren's blog, our EEO division has been acquired by Resolution Economics, LLC (ResEcon). Biddle Consulting Group historically had two divisions; our testing software division (TestGenius®) and our EEO division, which handles EEO, Affirmative Action (AA), and pay equity compliance. While both divisions are within the realm of Continue Reading...