Registration for this free webinar is currently open. SHRM credits are available.

This exclusive, one-hour webinar will cover the fundamentals of affirmative action planning, legal requirements, practical strategies for effective implementation, and how federal contractors can set themselves up for success in 2024. This webinar is a perfect way for HR professionals and business leaders to gain actionable takeaways to help their organizations implement their affirmative action plans in a compliant and strategic manner.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn about affirmative action in employment and receive a brief historical context.
  • What it is and isn’t (in employment and education contexts).
  • Purposes and objectives of affirmative action in the workplace.
• Familiarize participants with the legal framework and regulations governing affirmative action.
  • Review key compliance requirements from Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA).
• High-level overview of affirmative action plan development.
  • Provide guidance on data collection and analysis.
• Learn how to quickly digest AAP results and effectively identify problem areas.
• Guide participants in creating action-oriented programs to address identified disparities and provide examples of successful outreach initiatives to attract underrepresented talent.
• Discuss the importance of ongoing evaluation and assessment.
• Identify common challenges in implementing affirmative action plans.
• Provide meaningful takeaways for employers to achieve compliance success in 2024.

Speakers:

Zach Olsen, Senior Consultant

Kayin Banfield, Associate Consultant