OFCCP Week In Review: May 6, 2024
- U.S. EEOC Released Finalized Controversial Update to its Workplace Harassment Guidance
- New OFCCP AI Guidance Misstates Adverse Impact Law Portending Much Coming Friction with Federal Contractors
- U.S. Census Bureau Announced a Second Comment Opportunity Regarding Test Questions on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity for ACS
- Tenth Circuit Upheld President Biden’s $15 Minimum Wage for Seasonal Recreation Services & Equipment Rental Federal Contractors
- OFCCP Acting Director Hodge Discussed Youth Apprenticeship Programs in US DOL Blog
- DE Talk Live | DE&I: Progress Amidst Opposition within Corporate, Political, & Social Spheres
- OSHA Expects to Publish Proposed Rule on National Heat Illness Standard “Later This Year,” Acting Secretary Su Testified Before House EW Committee
- JOLTS Report – Job Openings Decreased by 325k in March, Rate Decreased to 5.1%
- GAO Found OMB/DOL Did Not Have to Send Memo on Labor Advisors to Congress Before It Could Take Effect
- U.S. Economy Added 175k Jobs in February, Unemployment Rate Held Steady at 3.9%
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
Celebrating 6 Months of Employee Resource Group Highlights: Empowering Diversity & Inclusion
Over the past six months, our Employee Resource Group (ERG) has been on an incredible journey, fostering a culture of inclusivity and engagement within our company. With a remarkable 50% or more participation in each meeting, we have become a thriving community that...
OFCCP Week In Review: June 26, 2023
- The Harvard and UNC Case Decisions Are Coming: What Corporations, Colleges and Universities, and Federal Contractors Need to Know
- OMB Approved Changes to OFCCP Complaint Procedures to Take Effect in November
- DE Talk Podcast Focused on Moving Off the DEIB “Treadmill” & Onto Progressive Change
- President Biden Nominated Burrows for 3rd U.S. EEOC Commissioner Term
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Where Do Holidays Fit In?
When it comes to diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, policies that impact day-to-day operations are at the forefront, but it’s easy to forget that developing a sense of belonging goes much deeper than that. Understanding people beyond the...
Reflecting on ADA32
Every year with the ADA Anniversary, I try to picture if the Americans with Disabilities Act were a person. I did it as a retrospective during the 30th anniversary, trying to picture one of my newly 30-year-old-friends getting promoted and buying a house. But this...
History Making Inclusion: Victoria’s Secret Welcomes its Newest Angel, Sofia Jirau
24-year-old Jirau has Down Syndrome, is a professional model, and is Puerto Rican. Her inclusion in Victoria’s Secret campaigns is nothing short of history making. Image Source: Culture Colectiva While her inclusion has made for a viral moment surrounding the humanity...
DE Talk | From Public Service to Corporate America: Lived Experiences of an LGBTQ Employee in the Workplace
Season 3 • Episode 7
Courageous conversations begin when you’re willing to share vulnerabilities, stand in those insecurities, and become relatable to those around you. For the internationally awarded public speaker, author, first responder, and LGBTQIA+ activist Samantha Smith, that began when she recited her powerful speech, Last Call. Tune in to this episode as Samantha shares her experience first as a police officer in the field and then as an out employee in corporate America. From guidance on supporting LGBTQ employees to the power a simple EEO statement offers, Samantha shares how being an ally is not a choice but a must for workplace diversity and inclusion.
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Fresh from the Roost: Aligning Employer Brand & Recruitment Marketing to Foster a Diverse & Inclusive Workforce
Employer branding and well-executed recruitment marketing can help you tell your diversity and inclusion story and speak to job seekers without interacting one-on-one. How, you ask? Well, for starters: your career site is your online voice and first impression for job...
Congratulations to the DiversityInc 2021 Top 50 Companies for Diversity!
“Diversity & Inclusion” means many things, but what it boils down to is equal opportunity and fair treatment for all, especially in the workplace. As many companies begin to ramp up their DE&I efforts as a result of last summer’s push for justice and social...
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