Affirmative Action/Quotas/Civil Rights/Affirmative action plan

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Expert: - 4/28/2009


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Dear John,

How is an Affirmative Action plan developed in an organization. What are the steps to do that? Are there any calculations done? Can you give me an example.Can you suggest some resources from where I can research more about this area.

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Hi Jo,

Developing an affirmative action plan for an organization takes a lot of work especially when you do one by yourself.  I have included a couple of references for you to take a look at which go over step by step how to develop a plan and the statistics you use.  In addition, I have also included another web page reference that lists some great sites to go to for further reference.  After you take a look at these, please email me with specific questions.  I have found it best to have my employees go through a short course in affirmative action plan just to get the basics of the terminology used and if you have that opportunity please do so. Pleae feel free to follow up as many times as you like with questions since this is a very detailed subject.  

John

http://www.dop.wa.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/Diversity/AA%20planning%20steps.do...

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http://www.hr-guide.com/data/074.htm  

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I can answer questions pertaining to Affirmative Action, how an affirmative action plan is developed, definitations included within an affirmative action plan, goals versus quotas, misperceptions, rolling out the affirmative action plan with specific action items and areas that are action items. I can answer questions pertaining to Civil Rights violations, investigations of violations and methods and means to be proactive to ensure awareness of civil rights. I am not an attorney and cannot answer or provide information relating to legal, court-related, or case law.

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Experience in the area Diversity,EEO, and Affirmative Action Officer for Johns Hopkins Hospital EEO, Ethics, and Affirmative Action Officer for Fortune 300 Deputy Director, Equal Opportunity for the Department of Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute Organizations Board of Directors, National Council for Support of Disability Issues Board of Direcdtors, Institute for MultiTrack Diplomacy Maryland Association of Affirmative Action Officers Publications Guest expert discussing discrimination, sexual harassment in the workplace and affirmative action on over 45 radio stations nationwide Education/Credentials Doctor of Education Master of Science, Leadership & Business Ethics Master of Arts, Education Virginia and Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator Department of Defense Certified Mediator

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