What is the difference between diversity and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action efforts?

Equal Employment Opportunity refers to compliance with a group of federal laws that prohibit discrimination in employment practices based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, disability, and age. These laws were enacted in recognition that in the past, discrimination in employment practices had occurred in these areas.  more

Equal Employment Opportunity refers to compliance with a group of federal laws that prohibit discrimination in employment practices based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, disability, and age. These laws were enacted in recognition that in the past, discrimination in employment practices had occurred in these areas. Affirmative Action is a federal mandate that requires employers to review their employment practices, to ensure that they do not contain barriers that prevent the advancement of women, minorities, veterans or individuals with disabilities, within their workplaces. The diversity initiative supports both EEO and AAP, but takes it one step further. Diversity recognizes and finds value in the differences that individuals bring to the workplace. It ensures our work environment supports and allows all employees to reach their full potential. This will help us attract, retain, develop, and support a workforce that is well prepared to meet the challenges of the ...  more