EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

GROUP MEMBERS

Vivek RautPrerna ChandakPreetpal NandaNeha SinghSofia HussainAnjali PatelArmin Fitter

meaning

Equal employment opportunity refers to the approach of the employers to ensure the practice of being fair and impartial in the employment process.

History

The term Equal Employment Opportunity was created by President Lyndon B. Johnson when he signed Executive Order 11246 on September 24, 1965, created to prohibit federal contractors from discriminating against employees on the basis of race, sex, creed, religion, color, or national origin. In more recent times, most employers have also added sexual orientation to the list of non-discrimination.

criteria

DisabilityGender

Age

PregnancyRace

Employees are considered for the employment of their choice and that they have the chance to perform to their full potential.

EEO is about creating a versatile workplace that enables people to be productive and effective at work.

It is based on fairness, merit, cost-effectiveness, active employee involvement and good business planning.

EEO is about ensuring employers get the best person or team for the job

EEO is about removing barriers so all employees have the chance to perform to their best

EEO is about maximizing the potential of diverse population

EEO is about valuing people and respecting their abilities, backgrounds and talent

Why was EEO formed ?

To increase the participation of minorities and women in the workplace

An equal opportunity policy statement An analysis of the current work force Identification of problem areas The establishment of goals and timetables

for increasing employment opportunities Specific action-oriented programs to address

problem areas Support for community action programs The establishment of an internal audit and

reporting system

Importance

To give fair access to the people of all development opportunities

To create a fair organization, industry and society.

To encourage and give disadvantaged or disabled people a fair chance to grow with the society

Reasons for committing to EEO

Improved recruitment

Greater business productivity

Increased staff retention

Reduced absenteeism

Attracting new customers

Better customer service

Reduced risk of claims

Enhanced company image

Better health and safety

How to implement EEO to benefit from diversity

Establish commitment to EEO. Meet with an EEO Trust representative who can guide

HR managers or senior management through the process of adopting EEO strategies.

Become familiar with EEO initiatives and strategies. Use work-life and diversity initiatives to improve business outcomes.

Draft an EEO strategy.  Appoint someone within the organisation to monitor

and implement EEO activities and training. Consult employees, unions, colleagues, employer

associations and other organisations that have already adopted EEO strategies.

Develop an action plan. Provide EEO training for management and staff. Monitor, assess and follow up on the action plan.  Publicise your commitment to EEO.

Case Study

Target Stores Inc.

An American retailing companyLocations in 49 U.S. states Brand names of Target, Target

Greatland, and SuperTargetFifth-largest retailer in the United States

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit against Target on Thursday, August 20, 2009 in Santa Ana, California, for denying a disabled employee equal rights.

The retail giant discriminated, Jeremy Schott, a part-time employee at Targets Foothill Ranch location.

Target dramatically reduced Schotts scheduled work hours because of his cerebral palsy and limited intellectual functioning medical conditions.

Target managers were aware of his condition and his need for accommodation when they hired him.

They neglected to alert Schottsjob coach and his parents of any work-related issues.

Examples

Canterbury Business Association acknowledges the benefits gained from a diverse work-force and is fully committed to the principles and the practices of Equal Employment Opportunities.

RBL wholeheartedly supports the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) as a means of ensuring all applicants and partners have equal opportunity to achieve their potential.

Examples Telecom values and respects individuals’

differences as a competitive advantage to achieve its vision. Telecom values the diversity of its people to implement strategies, frameworks and programmes that integrate EEO principles and practices into all elements of the business, removing fears, prejudices, barriers and stereotyping.

Sybase is an equal opportunity employer that hires regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including persons infected with the HIV virus or persons with AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation

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