Making the Commitment -- the Marriage Between Diversity & Affirmative Action
Berkshire Expert Gives Presentation at 2009 SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition
Columbia, MD (PRWEB) June 24, 2009
On June 30, 2009, Sybil Randolph, PHR of Berkshire Associates, a human resources consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building the ideal, balanced workforce, will walk attendees down the HR aisle for her presentation, 'The Marriage Between Diversity & Affirmative Action' at the 61st Annual SHRM Conference in New Orleans, LA.
During this interactive session, attendees will write their HR vows as they learn about the similarities and differences between affirmative action and diversity, the legal risks associated with the "marriage" between the two, or "divorce" as the case may be, and some practical tips on how to create a lawful diversity program (http://www. berkshireassociates. com/WorkForcePlanning/diversity/Planning. aspx) that values differences and encourages employee interaction.
This seminar speaks to affirmative action professionals who may be expected to create, monitor, assist, and execute an effective diversity program.
For more information about the presentation, please contact Berkshire at 800.882.8904, ext. 1307.
About Sybil Randolph:
As a Senior Human Resources Consultant at Berkshire, Sybil Randolph has helped hundreds of companies prepare their affirmative action programs. With more than ten years of active human resources experience, Sybil has emerged as an expert in the field providing companies with OFCCP audit support, diversity training, salary analyses, and personnel action reviews to identify any adverse impact.
About Berkshire Associates:
Berkshire Associates (http://www. berkshireassociates. com/default. aspx) is a human resources consulting and technology firm, specializing in helping companies build the ideal, balanced workforce. As an industry leader, Berkshire provides the latest tools and services for applicant management, compensation management, affirmative action, workforce planning, diversity, and professional training. For over 25 years, Berkshire has services the nation's most recognizable companies; and as a result has mastered providing clients with cost-effective solutions to everyday human resources challenges.
About SHRM and SHRM Annual:
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest professional association devoted to human resource management. Their mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most current and comprehensive resources, and to advance the profession by promoting HR's essential, strategic role. SHRM's Annual Conference & Exposition is the world's largest gathering of HR professionals, and is dedicated to helping professionals increase their professional education, as well as stay up to date with the latest industry techniques and trends.
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