Affirmative Action Software

Let affirmative action solutions take the guesswork out of compliance
By Selena Chavis, Owner SC Communications, LLC Affirmative action plans refer to the implementation of specific policies that promote the hiring and employment of historically non-dominant groups, such as minorities and women. Affirmative action software gives you the ability to automate and manage affirmative action strategies. This can be very helpful considering that every business — no matter how small — is subject to the affirmative action requirements laid out by the Equal Opportunity and Employment Commission. Affirmative action software can help you maintain compliance with these laws and can also help you implement strategic initiatives to embrace diversity in the workforce.
 

Inside this guide to affirmative action software, you’ll learn:

1. How to select affirmative action software that complies with laws.
2. How to choose software features that complement affirmative action plans.
3. Tips on choosing cost-efficient affirmative action solutions for large and small businesses.
4. Best practices for complementing technology with affirmative action consultants.

Identify the most important affirmative action software component: compliance

The Department of Labor's Employment Standards Administration's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) enforces the Executive Order 11246 covering equal opportunity and affirmative action plans and requirements. Affirmative action solutions should include provisions for the latest modifications of these standards
Try: BALANCEaap from Berkshire Associates is an easy-to-use affirmative action software program that walks you through the creation of affirmative action plans that contain all the reports required for compliance with OFCCP. It is available for single users or for enterprise-wide solutions. Oracle provides compliant affirmative action solutions through its enterprise human capital management offering. A list of HR software programs, many of which include compliant affirmative action solutions, is available at Business.com.

Choose software with features that complement affirmative action strategies

Take a progressive approach to affirmative action plans. Along with compliance management, reporting and monitoring, many affirmative action solutions offer extra features that help your organization build a solid infrastructure for diversity.
Try: For affirmative action software features, such as pay equity analysis, try Peopleclick PayStat or DCI Consulting Group’s HR Equator.  Biddle Consulting Group’s Adverse Impact Toolkit analyzes hiring and promotion processes. HR Action, another solution from DCI Consulting Group, provides features for building customizable affirmative action plans and reports. Peopleclick offers a variety of additional affirmative action software solutions that address both compliance and complex management reporting requirements. Check out sample reports and graphs of Yocom & McKee’s Complete AAP software.

Use web-based affirmative action software

If you prefer the flexibility of being able to access your affirmative action software on the go, consider web-based affirmative action solutions.
Try: Speediware’s SpeedEEO offers affirmative action solutions that allow you to create and maintain all necessary reports simply using a web browser.

Complement software with services from affirmative action consultants

If your company doesn't have the personnel required to implement affirmative action strategies, consider bringing in affirmative action consultants to complement technology efforts. Many vendors of affirmative action software also offer in-house consulting services.
Try: Biddle Consulting Group has been offering affirmative action consultants and software services since 1974. RLP Management Resources offers turnkey affirmative action plans and audits as well as online training services. Check the Business.com directory for more affirmative action consultants.

• Solid affirmative action strategies employ diagnostic tools that evaluate the composition of the workforce and compare it with the composition of the relevant labor pool and then include practical steps for addressing problem areas.
• Have your HR staff or affirmative action consultants keep your company on top of any new developments in EEO or affirmative action compliance.
• Keep your affirmative action software updated to remain in compliance.