National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month, or “Mes de la Herencia Hispana”, which runs from September 15th through October 15th is a celebration of the culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans. This makes it a great time to celebrate the success of Hispanics across various industries and converse about the impact of the Hispanic influence on American…
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National Deaf Awareness Month

September is National Deaf Awareness Month. We would like to encourage you to take some time this month to recognize the challenges of the 1.9% of people in the United States today who are deaf and increase awareness of deaf issues.   The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) makes a distinction between Deaf and…
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Women’s Equality Day: The Power of Women in the Workforce

Greetings, fellow HR professionals! As we commemorate Women’s Equality Day, it’s not only a time to celebrate the progress made in gender equality but also to reflect on the significance of women in the workforce. Today, we’re diving into the impact of women in business, highlighting the role of gender equality, how that makes money,…
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Embrace National Disability Independence Day—There’s a Business Case

Hey there, fabulous readers! Today, July 26th, we’re coming together to celebrate National Disability Independence Day, a special day dedicated to recognizing the incredible contributions of individuals with disabilities and exploring the world of workplace inclusivity. So, let’s dive in and explore the business case, perks of having disabled employees, and get down to business…
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2023 OFCCP Portal Deadline for AAPs: Act Now!

We’ve all heard the expression, “there’s no time like the present” and that’s true for federal contractors who meet the jurisdictional thresholds of Executive Order 11246, Section 503 or VEVRRA and have an obligation to develop and maintain written Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs). Be sure to mark your calendars! With the Office of Federal Contract Compliance…
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