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OFCCP Week in Review: April 3, 2017
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review (WIR), John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss the congressional resolution to kill “Blacklisting Rule”; Senate H.E.L.P. Committee clears Alexander Acosta; North Carolina “flushes” controversial Bathroom Access Bill (HB-2); and OFCCP lowers protected veterans hiring benchmark to 6.7%.
Annual VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark is 6.7 Percent
Today the 2017 Annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) hiring benchmark was updated on the VEVRAA Benchmark Database. The benchmark – 6.7 percent – is effective March 31, 2017. Contractors who adopted the previous year’s national benchmark...
OFCCP Week in Review: March 27, 2017
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review (WIR), John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss the continuing nomination hearings for Alexander Acosta and Judge Neil Gorsuch.
DirectEmployers Board of Directors: Why You Should Attend DEAM17
It’s officially Spring and what better way to freshen up your skills and best practices than through expert and peer-to-peer learning? With DirectEmployers 2017 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM17) less than two months away, we’re turning to our awesome Board of...
OFCCP Week in Review: March 20, 2017
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review (WIR), John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss President Trump’s issuance of Executive Order 13781 which calls for a comprehensive plan to reorganize the Executive Branch; as well as Trump’s proposed 21% reduction to the USDOL budget.
Providence Digital Innovation Group: Recruitment Solutions to Attract a Technology Savvy Audience
At first glance, you would assume that Providence Health & Services is strictly focused on hiring healthcare professionals for their various roles. However, as the third largest not-for-profit health system in the United States, Providence offers job seekers...
Applied Science & Technology: We’re a Member Because…
We can say that we offer the best OFCCP compliance solution, but what really speaks volumes is what our Members have to say about why they choose to continually renew their memberships each year. With over 874+ Member companies, you’ll see we go beyond the nuts and...
OFCCP Week in Review: March 13, 2017
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review (WIR), John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss the joint resolution passed by the U.S. Senate killing the FAR Council’s rule implementing Fair Pay & Safe Workplaces Executive Order; SCOTUS declines to hear Grimm transgender bathroom case; Trump sends Acosta USDOL Secretary nomination to the U.S. Senate; and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals holds that Title VII does not protect against sexual orientation, while still protecting “gender non-conformity”.
Do You Believe You’re Selling Experiences and Opportunities?
The following post was authored by Shaunda Zilich, a global employment brand leader at Member company, GE. Connect with Shaunda in our Member-exclusive community! “The future (and the present time) of recruiting is more like sales.” We have all heard this and probably...
Member Survey | Making Diversity & Inclusion a Workplace Priority
For employers of federal contractor status, diversity & inclusion is always top of mind as efforts are continually made to meet mandated hiring targets and remain compliant in the eyes of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). For employers...