The term "affirmative action" has been around for more than 60 years. Nevertheless, employees and business leaders alike continue to misunderstand the importance of affirmative action initiatives. Some people associate affirmative action with controversial and divisive topics like point systems, hiring quotas, and exclusionary hiring Continue Reading...
The Evolution of Compliance and Its Impact on Professionals
Affirmative action policies, when taken seriously, allow all individuals to earn a living, provide for themselves and others, and realize the goals of the Civil Rights Act. The work of compliance professionals is important and necessary for the overall success of any company. Yet many companies treat affirmative action in the workplace as nothing Continue Reading...
The Long Awaited Updated “EEO is the Law” Poster is Here. Now What?
Applicants and employees of most private employers, state and local governments, educational institutions, employment agencies and labor organizations with 15 or more employees are protected under nondiscrimination and EEO laws. These organizations are required to have a notice available to applicants and employees regarding these rights. On Continue Reading...
AAP Boot Camp and BCGi Summit Virtual Conference Start Next Week (4/26-4/30)
BCGi’s 2021 Summit is being held Monday, April 26 – Friday, April 30 (start time each day is 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern). This conference is virtual again this year, so you can join right from your computer. Day 1 (April 26; 10am-2pm Pacific Time) AAP Boot Camp (4 hours) Day 2 (April 27; 10am-12pm Pacific Time) The New BCGi – a Continue Reading...