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An OFCCP Job Listing Solution
Job posting requirements are at the core of meeting compliance parameters enforced by the US Department of Labor's Employment Standards Division. Monitored by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), the agency's role is to assess how contractors doing business with the federal government take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity hiring without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability or veteran's status...
The Challenge of Finding Employees with the Right Skills
Hiring good employees can be challenging. While prospective recruits may have the right skills to match the job – including education and work history – there are multiple characteristics beyond what's outlined on paper that will determine if an employee is right for the job. And determining whether a person will be the best fit for an open position during the interview process can prove difficult...
Mergers & Acquisitions: How They Impact Employees
Mergers and acquisitions are common in today's global marketplace. They are a way for companies to acquire technologies or products, improve profits and productivity, while reducing overall expenses. They may not allow for long adjustment periods, however, so the best approach is to plan. Your overall organizational plan should include all areas which are bound to impact your workforce, including staffing, communication, training, and customer relationships, just to name a few...
Who Needs a Written Affirmative Action Plan?
In general, employers who conduct business with the federal government need to develop an affirmative action plan. There are other circumstances where employers develop AAP plans outside of federal contractors. This could be the result of a court order to remedy past discrimination or as a voluntary measure. For purposes of this article we’ll focus on federal contractors and their affirmative action needs...
Balancing Compliance with Organizational Dynamics
The dynamics of an organization are defined by its behavior, from its business strategies, operational procedures, to its employees. With this in mind, designing a compliance strategy is larger than simply hiring diversity candidates so that you meet OFCCP compliance regulations...
