What is an EEO-1 report, who has to file it, when does it have to be filed, and what confidentiality protections is the government required to observe? Sandra Scott Zeigler, Esq., a recognized authority on Federal EEO enforcement with 25 years of experience divided equally between the EEOC and OFCCP, sheds light on this topic as well as the pros, cons, and caveats of voluntary EEO-1 disclosure. You can also read Zeigler's...
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Job Candidate Questions - When looking to hire, a candidate's questions in the interview could seal the deal for that position. Which questions do the trick is the key.
Tips for Teleconferencing - Productivity and collaboration are concerns employers have when it comes to working remotely, but there are strategies to put you at ease and keep everyone working effectively.
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The Colorado Industry Liaison Group (ILG) hosted the 2014 Southwest and Rocky Mountain (SWARM) ILG Conference in Denver, Colo. at the Omni Interlocken Resort from Tuesday, April 29 to Friday, May 2, 2014.
The conference attendance included approximately 270 attendees, 26 exhibitors, 6 preconference sessions, 7 general sessions, 20 concurrent sessions, 1 keynote speaker, and 1 motivational speaker.
The Office of Fede...
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Asking Questions vs. Offering Answers - There are pros and cons to asking your manager a bunch of questions, especially when they may just want you to come up with the answers.
Traveling for Work - Traveling during the work week can be chaotic and stressful, but the hosts offer their experienced tips and strategies for bringing everything together successfully.
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Determining who is similarly situated is critical to the outcome of a discrimination case. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has to prove its calculations are correct and based on appropriate pools for comparison. A common defense for a contractor is to challenge the construction of the pools used in the discrimination analysis. Sandra Scott Zeigler, Esq., a recognized authority on Federal EEO en...
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Honesty the Best Policy? - A discussion on when truth may have to be censored or kept depending on the message.
Connecting on Facebook - There are a handful of reasons you may want to avoid your colleagues and bosses on Facebook.
Job Search Tips for Graduates - The Quad offers up their favorite do's and don'ts when it comes to landing a job out of college.
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Building Trust - Prolonged success can be traced to trust among colleagues, direct reports and management.
Elevator Etiquette - A fun look at the do's and don'ts when you're taking the office elevator.
Work-Related Conferences - Advice on best practices to have a productive and effective event.
Becoming a Leader - A discussion on how to find out if you're a good fit to "m...
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Common Mistakes by New Managers - There's always a learning curve when an individual is moved into a management position, and some mistakes are bound to happen.
Personal Relationships With Direct Reports - Finding a way to be friends with those who you manage can be an extremely difficult line to balance on.
Training a New Employee - Some tips and strategies for the best way to...
Compensation analysis begins with a "snap shot" of data that is examined for disparities in pay. Education, skills, and experience may impact pay, but any unexplained residual disparity is likely attributed to discrimination. Sandra Scott Zeigler, Esq., a recognized authority on Federal EEO enforcement with 25 years of experience divided equally between the EEOC and OFCCP, sheds light on what federal contractors should be a...
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Work Smarter, Not Harder - There are some simple ways to increase your output and productivity without putting in extra hours.
Celebrating at Work - Celebrating for birthdays, anniversaries and the like can all have great benefits for employees and the organization.
Performance Reviews - Tips for those giving and receiving these employee assessments.
Laugh at Work - The Q...