Announcing Biddle Consulting Group’s (BCG) inaugural What We Do Matters Diversity Summit! Join us November 7 – 9, 2023 for this virtual event focused on “Building Inclusive Workplaces.” With almost 50 years dedication to making work environments more equitable, accessible, and inclusive, BCG aims to empower organizations and individuals with a Continue Reading...
OFCCP Surprises With Thoughtful Interpretation of E.O. 13950, “Combatting Race and Sex Stereotyping”
As previously reported, the OFCCP is currently grappling with how to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 13950 entitled, "Combatting Race and Sex Stereotyping." The agency quickly set up a hotline for employees and the general public to submit complaints regarding workplace training that "promotes" race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating, and Continue Reading...
Are You Devoting Adequate Resources to EEO Compliance?
Organizations often view equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action (AA) compliance as "check the box" exercises that require minimal effort and follow-through. Too many businesses falsely believe that as long as they post their policies in the right places and run the right reports and analyses, they can rest assured that they are Continue Reading...
“Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping” Executive Order – What Federal Contractors Need to Know
On September 22, 2020, President Trump issued an Executive Order (E.O.) titled, “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping” prohibiting certain types of training for federal agency employees, federal contractor employees, employees of federal grant recipients, and the United States Uniformed Services. In short, the E.O. aims to ban the use of training Continue Reading...