The primary goal of the equal employment opportunity (EEO) program is to manage workforce diversity and to maintain a discrimination-free workplace. This is high on the list of critical functions performed by federal managers and supervisors. Equal Employment is the law of the land. It is the right of all people to be protected from discrimination in employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin and age, mental or physical disability, or sexual orientation.
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Requires supervisors and managers to perform a variety of tasks and functions. Included among them are:

  • Clearly communicating a belief in and adherence to the principles of equal opportunity for all employees.
  • Taking prompt action to prevent or halt discrimination or harassment based on race, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual preference.
  • Making an overt effort to recruit a diverse workforce; that is, one which includes employees drawn from both sexes, as well as different racial, ethnic and age groups.
  • Remaining aware of EEO responsibilities in the course of assigning and rating work, developing employees, and taking personnel action.
  • Working closely with EEO and HR officials to resolve disputes promptly.


Managing Diversity

Managing diversity refers to an inter-related set of responsibilities and functions. Included among them are:

  • Actively seeking to develop a diverse workforce; that is, one which includes a range of employees representing a variety of ethnic, racial, and age groups.
  • Recognizing and valuing the differences that a diverse array of people bring to the accomplishment of organizational tasks.
  • Promoting acceptance, cooperation, and positive attitudes towards all members of the work-group among employees.

 

Executive Orders Concerning EEO

  • Executive Order 11478 – Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government, August 8, 1969
  • Executive Order 13152 – Amendment to Executive Order 11478, May 2, 2000 (Prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and status as a parent)
  • Executive Order 13163 – Increasing the Opportunity for Individuals with Disabilities to be Employed in the Federal Government, July 26, 2000
  • Executive Order 13548 – Increasing Federal Employment of Individuals With Disabilities, July 26, 2010
  • Executive Order – Establishing a Coordinated Government-Wide Initiative to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Federal Workforce, August 18, 2011

 

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