Perhaps it is more a reflection of a perceived public mood than a reflection of reality. However, when all is said and done, the affirmative action requirements for covered private employers have not changed in over twenty years, except in the most technical matters. Every work day hundreds of compliance audits are continuing in small to large businesses around the country. The results can be devastating for the unprepared. Affirmative action is not a synonym for preferences or quotas.
Affirmative action is more than achieving some statistical target or goal.
Underlying affirmative action activities is the premise that people of all backgrounds should be utilized in the workplace to the fullest extent of their capabilities. More succinctly, compliance is measured by good faith efforts. The skills and talents of all employees are needed to assure success of any affirmative action endeavors. Remember, for the privilege of doing business with the federal government, certain affirmative action measures are required to be undertaken by you. These additional obligations are established by executive orders issued by the President and certain federal legislation.