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Presidential Actions Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity

By / 2.3.2025 / No Comments

By Sandra Hueneman, SR CAAP, President Manchester Consultants On January 21, 2025, President Trump revoked Executive Order 11246, whereby the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs within the Department of Labor shall immediately cease: Promoting “diversity” Holding Federal contractors and subcontractors responsible for taking “affirmative action;” and Allowing or encouraging Federal contractors and subcontractors to…
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3 Things the OFCCP is Focusing on for Robust Enforcement in 2025

By / 12.27.2024 / No Comments

    As 2025 approaches, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is preparing for a significant ramp-up in its enforcement of federal contractor employment regulations. Despite challenges such as being understaffed, the agency is determined to carry out an ambitious agenda aimed at ensuring equal employment opportunities and strengthening affirmative action compliance. Here’s…
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Promoting Workplace Diversity: Honoring the Successes and Challenges of Black Women

By / 4.25.2024 / No Comments

Hello my HR professional friends! We’re in the middle of Black Women’s History Month, a journey of celebration, reflection, and advocacy, and honoring the remarkable contributions of Black women leaders throughout history. From trailblazing activists and scholars to groundbreaking entrepreneurs and innovators, Black women have played pivotal roles in shaping our society and advancing the…
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