Over the past year or so, you probably sat down with your team and had honest conversations about your diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and fair hiring practices. You’ve encouraged discussion and introduced ways to further your DEI efforts. However, despite the progress made over the past 50 years or so, society still collectively Continue Reading...
How to Distinguish Between Affirmative Action Compliance and DEI Initiatives
Over the past 60 years and especially during the past five, many companies have taken a hard look at their diversity efforts. After the protests over the killing of George Floyd in 2020, many CEOs vowed to improve their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and by 2022, some had followed through. But while many Continue Reading...
How to Bolster Affirmative Action Compliance Training With Clear Terminology
When it comes to affirmative action training and affirmative action compliance programs, there are a lot of conflicting interpretations of compliance language. Even after the past few years, many people still find affirmative action to be controversial. If they understood the true meaning behind affirmative action and 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...
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...
