Understanding EEO and Affirmative Action

Consider the convergence of factora that are about to occur in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 40 percent of people entering the workforce from 1998 to 2008 will be members of minority groups. The number of women in the workforce is increasing at a faster rate than men; in fact, they will make up 48 percent of the workforce by 2010.

Persons with disabilities will make up an increasing portion of the labor force. Young people 16 to 24 represent a group that will grow more rapidly than the overall labor force while workers 55 and older will be working longer. In fact, the median labor force age in 2008 will be 40.7 compared to 38.7 in 1998. According to the U.S.. Chamber of Commerce, only 32 percent of Americans with disabilities aged 18 to 64 are working, while two third of the 68 percent who are not working would rather be working and could be working.

This course will provide participants with and understanding of the law as it relates to Equal Employment Opportunity and things that can be done beyond compliance to promote diversity in their organizations.

Areas Covered in the seminar:

• Significant Legislation
• Defense Against Discrimination Allegations
• Understanding Adverse Impact
• Affirmative Action Programs
• The future workforce

Who Will Benefit:

This webinar is intended for practitioners in charge of managing and implementing EEO and Affirmative Action programs.

• Operations Managers.
• Human Resource Professionals
• First Line Supervisors
• Small Business Owners

Instructor Profile:

Dr. Jarik E. Conrad, SPHR, is the president of the Conrad Consulting Group, LLC. He has broad experience across a number of industries that include transportation, retail, food and beverage, financial services, sports, chemicals, aerospace, and nonprofit organizations. He has held several senior positions in human resources and general management in those industries including Director of Human Resources at CSX Technology and Chief Administrative Officer and Sr. Vice President at the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce. He has been an adjunct professor at Jacksonville University and still teaches regularly in the department of continuing education at the University of North Florida. He is featured in the book The Masters of Success along with Ken Blanchard, Jack Canfield and several other notable authors.

Dr. Conrad received his Doctor of Education degree from University of North Florida. He graduated with a B.A. from the University of Illinois. He also holds an M.B.A. from the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University and an M.I.L.R. from the Graduate School of Industrial & Labor Relations at Cornell University. Jarik is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and a professional speaker and member of the National Speakers Association (NSA).

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