DCI Consulting Partner Success Story
Affirmative Action Plan Consulting
Partner
A federal contractor operating globally within the manufacturing and chemicals industry.
The name and identifiable information have been removed for privacy considerations.
"It has been and continues to be a great pleasure working with [DCI] on our AAP needs!
Situation
The contractor, in search of a consulting company with the resources and expertise to undertake an extensive Affirmative Action Plan process, had worked with a number of consultants in the past to fulfill its equal employment opportunity and annual affirmative action obligations. However, the contractor approached DCI, requiring a quicker turnaround on AAP delivery and implementation.
DCI's Solution
DCI successfully developed and implemented nearly 200 AAPs covering over 50,000 employees within the expected timeframe. DCI worked closely with the contractor to provide deliverables for effective AAP development and implementation:
Written Narratives: The contractor received customizable narratives for women and minorities as well as individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Utilization Analysis: The contractor’s current representation of women and minorities was assessed by job group and compared to the availability of qualified women and minorities within and outside the organization. DCI identified specific goal areas where necessary as well as assessed progress made toward prior year goals to evaluate goal progress.
Disparity Analysis: DCI analyzed personnel activity data to identify any areas of disparate impact involving members of protected groups. Personnel actions such as hires, promotions, and terminations were carefully assessed for early detection of potential risk.
Implementation: DCI conducted a company-wide roll-out training to ensure understanding of the AAP process, affirmative action obligations, and implementation planning. Additionally, DCI provided localized follow-up sessions that fit seamlessly into the contractor’s establishing training schedule.
Results
DCI was able to provide the federal contractor with a comprehensive solution to meeting its EEO and affirmative action obligations in an efficient and effective manner. In addition to customized training for proper management implementation each year, the contractor received the deliverables necessary to ensure compliance.
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Success Stories
Job Testing Validation
The contractor has an excellent history in OFCCP audits, having received countless Letters of Compliance. The OFCCP was now focused on applicant and hiring processes, item 13 in the Itemized Listing.
OFCCP Audit Support
The Contractor was listed on the OFCCP Corporate Scheduling Announcement List and received its audit scheduling letter within 90 business days. The establishment location for the audit housed more than 20,000 employees.
Higher Education
The institution retained DCI to develop their AAP's, in compliance with Executive Order 11246, Section 503 and VEVRAA. Higher Education institutions operate differently from a typical organization, making compliance complicated.
Comprehensive Culture Assessment
The contractor, in search of a consulting company with the resources and expertise to assess diversity in various stages through the employee life cycle, identify potential barriers, and create diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to remove identified barriers.
Pay Equity Analysis
The contractor, unaware of the annual compensation reviews required by Executive Order 11246 of all federal contractor reached out to DCI for their expertise and knowledge. Having never conducted a Pay Equity Analysis, the contractor was starting from square one.
Diversity Metrics Analysis
The company, in search of a name brand consulting partner, with the resources and expertise to implement a multiphase plan centered on enhancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion throughout the employee lifecycle.
Holistic Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The contractor, in search of a consulting company with the resources and expertise to assess diversity in various stages through the employee life cycle, identify potential barriers, and create diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to remove identified barriers.
Adverse Impact Analysis
The company proactively solicited DCI to examine their active selection and promotion procedures to determine if it was actively working to disadvantage members of a protected class. Adverse Impact, is a practice that affects a group of people despite the intention of the rule to be neutral.