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Dr. Nooren Speaking at the SWARM 2012 Regional Conference

January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

SWARM 2012At this year’s SWARM Regional Conference in San Antonio, Dr. Patrick Nooren, Ph.D., BCG Executive Vice President, will be presenting the “EEO Analysis Boot Camp” on Thursday, April 12th.

This presentation will attempt to cover every fundamental statistical technique used in EEO analysis and compliance, including: adverse impact, utilization analyses, “tipping point” tests, multiple regression (for compensation analysis), and logistic regression (for advanced adverse impact analysis).  Developing a core understanding of these topics is critical since virtually every practitioner who works in the EEO/AA compliance field needs to be familiar with these techniques.

In addition to leading the EEO Analysis Boot Camp, Dr. Nooren will also participate in the panel discussion Navigating the EEO Landscape: Pay Equity, Veterans’ Affirmative Action Requirements and Beyond on Friday, April 13th. Other panel members include Mickey Silberman (Jackson Lewis),  David Cohen (DCI Consulting) and Nita Beecher (Berkshire).

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Martin Luther King Jr NYWTS“I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” the last speech given by Martin Luther King,  was shared in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 3, 1968. The next day King was assassinated. Here’s an excerpt:

Something is happening in Memphis; something is happening in our world. And you know, if I were standing at the beginning of time, with the possibility of taking a kind of general and panoramic view of the whole of human history up to now, and the Almighty said to me, “Martin Luther King, which age would you like to live in?” I would take my mental flight by Egypt…Greece…Roman Empire…the Renaissance…I would come on up even to 1863, and watch a vacillating President by the name of Abraham Lincoln finally come to the conclusion that he had to sign the Emancipation Proclamation. But I wouldn’t stop there…Strangely enough, I would turn to the Almighty, and say, “If you allow me to live just a few years in the second half of the 20th century, I will be happy.”

from “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” by Martin Luther King, Jr.

“I Have a Dream”, perhaps King’s most well known speech,  was delivered in Washington, DC,  August 28, 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. King was there participating in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The March and “I Have a Dream” were instrumental in the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Here’s a portion of his inspirational words:

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today!

from “I Have a Dream” by Martin Luther King, Jr.
[Audio and Full Text of "I Have a Dream"]

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, our office will be closed on Monday, January 16.

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Validating Breining Institute’s Addiction Counselor Certification Exams

January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Dr. Dan Biddle, CEO of Biddle Consulting Group, led a team through the content validation process for Breining Institute’s entry level and advanced level addiction counselor certifications. These certifications, often required by an employer, verify the counselor applicant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the job.

“The importance of going through a validation process, like the one we modeled here, is really twofold. The first is to make sure that the most important parts of the job are going to be represented on the test. The second is to make sure that the skills and qualifications of the applicants are going to be measured in the most uniform way possible. The employers who use a test that has gone through a validation process, like the one we used here, can be assured that the applicants who are licensed or credentialed possess the skills and abilities necessary to do a great job on the first day of employment.”  Dr. Dan Biddle, Ph.D.

Other Test Development & Test Validation Resources

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Product Feature: Prophecy Pre-Employment Nurse Testing

January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Prophecy Online Nursing AssessmentsBCG is a long time provider of pre-employment testing software solutions. Our products include assessments for office skills (OPAC, Encounter), soft skills (Encounter), for use in the business classroom (OPAC), emergency dispatchers (CritiCall), call center call-takers (C4) and healthcare (Prophecy).

Prophecy, the most recent of those listed above, is a holistic pre-employment nursing assessment tool. It tests healthcare applicants in three areas: clinical, behavioral and situational. Biddle developed the situational arm and conducted a criterion-related validity study with results showing Prophecy to be an effective pre-employment nursing assessment tool.

The Clinical Assessments by Prophecy are specialty specific, and help to identify professionals with sufficient job knowledge to perform successfully by targeting the most important aspects of each clinical specialty.

The Behavioral Assessments by Prophecy measure four dimensions of the clinician’s behaviors; cognitive abilities, personality, attitude, and engagement. The results allow you to prevent personality conflicts and counter-productive behaviors before they start.

The Situational Assessments by Prophecy are a series of video vignettes, depicting situations the nurse is likely to encounter day one on the job. The clinician is asked to choose the most effective and least effective ways to handle the situations. This assessment focuses on the “soft skills” of the clinician including critical thinking, prioritization, handling conflict and change, and developing patient relationships.

Learn more about Prophecy and Biddle’s involvement:

http://situationaltesting.com/prophecy/

“Prophecy HealthCare’s leadership team really sets the company apart with their unique approach to addressing the hiring needs of the healthcare industry. The idea to create a holistic assessment – a testing solution that provides information on multiple job performance areas  -  may change the pre-hire testing arena. I enjoy being part of such an innovative and creative team!”

David McParland

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Happy Holidays!

December 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Happy Holidays from Biddle Consulting Group

We will be closed on Monday, December 26th and January 2nd.

We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a truly happy New Year!

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Secrets of Affirmative Action Compliance

December 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

2012 is just around the corner now. HR Managers, this is the perfect time to consider the changes in the EEO industry and how they relate to your 2012 Affirmative Action planning. With this in mind, we’d like to share a valuable resource with you from William Truesdell.

During December only, you can get Secrets of Affirmative Action Compliance (9th Edition) by William Truesdell, SPHR for only $49.98 … a 60% SAVINGS!

This special price is available only through
the Management Advantage HR Web Store.

Visit http://www.management-advantage.com/products/AAP9.htm and enter the code “Secrets-of-AAP” (without the quotes) at checkout to receive your 60% discount.

Each book hardcopy includes  a CD-ROM containing the Secrets of Affirmative Action Compliance (9th Edition) in e-book format ( PDF) along with the following documents:

Secrets of Affirmative Action PlanningSamples of Government Forms

  • EEO-1 Form + Instructions
  • EEO-3 Form + Instructions
  • EEO-4 Form + Instructions
  • EEO-5 Form + Instructions
  • Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letter (CSAL)
  • Standard Compliance Review Report (SCRR)
  • VETS-100 Report + Instructions
  • VETS-100A Report + Instructions

Excel Templates

  • Job Applicant Log
  • New Hire Log
  • Promotion/Transfer Log
  • Termination Log

Sample Letters

  • Annual Letter to Vendors
  • Response to Customer Demand for EEO Certification

Visit the Management Advantage HR Web Store to take advantage of their December only special. Purchasing Secrets of Affirmative Action Compliance (9th Edition) by William Truesdell, SPHR now could save you both time and money in the New Year.

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Adopt-a-Family

December 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

“This program is great because it helps so many people. We can all get involved. Even if you don’t meet the family that you are purchasing presents for…you feel bonded to them. It gives them hope. It’s a good arrangement for everybody.” Nancy Tipton

The Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons can be an extra difficult time for families who are struggling financially. Through  Serve Partnerships Unlimited, BCG & FPSI are given the opportunity to adopt a few families each year. Nancy Tipton, Biddle Account Executive, is our company Adopt-a-Family coordinator. In the video below, she briefly shares about the program.

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Adam Agard: Proud Dad!

October 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

From the OPAC  Office Skills Testing & Certification blog…

Adam, OPAC senior account executive, is one proud dad. Not only is his 5 year old son brilliant and very cute but he’s also one heck of a runner. Recently, little Andrew participated in a jog-a-thon to raise money to buy computers and other technology for his elementary school. Andrew is in Kindergarten and everything is fun and exciting – even running laps.

Running is fun!

Running is fun!

 

“Every time Andrew ran past me, he would give me & his mom a ‘thumbs up’.
It was very cute, ” commented Adam.

Several of us were pleased to participate in the school’s jog-a-thon, too. No…we didn’t run, but we gave pledges on behalf of Andrew. We were happy to support both Andrew and a local elementary school.

By the way, Andrew finished with 8 laps – we figure that’s close to 2 miles!  Way to go, Andrew!

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“How to Prepare for an OFCCP Audit”: Webinar with Retired OFCCP Officer Sandra Hueneman

October 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Are you ready for an OFCCP Compliance Evaluation?

(BCGi) Biddle Consulting Group Institute for Workforce DevelopmentBCGi is pleased to present guest speaker Sandra Hueneman, a recently retired OFCCP officer, to help you prepare for an OFCCP audit.

This free webinar will provide a brief overview of the OFCCP Compliance Evaluation and the importance of being prepared. Your preparation now can help you to not be the subject of a discrimination finding or costly litigation.

When:
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM PST

Register:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/305636616

She will cover various topics including:

  • OFCCP Compliance Evaluations in 2011
  • What employers need to document about the Compliance Evaluation and why
  • What to review and consider prior to submitting your Affirmative Action Plans (AAP)
  • What to do once AAPs are submitted
  • The Affirmative Action Plan through the eyes of OFCCP
  • Additional data requests from OFCCP
  • Results of OFCCP’s Compliance Evaluation and resolution
  • Department of Labor’s Enforcement Database (and what it means to employers!)

This webinar will be available for HRCI credits.

Don’t miss out on this valuable presentation!

This webinar is offered at no charge by
the Biddle Consulting Group Institute of Workforce Development.
Find out the how you can benefit from a BCGi membership!
(Free Standard & Premium Platinum Membership available)

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EEO Insight: The Leading Resource for the EEO/AA Community

October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Call for Authors

Do you have some insight into the Title VII space? Are you interested in sharing your EEO expertise? Are you looking for an opportunity to “beef up” your C.V.? Consider submitting an article for EEO Insight, the leading resource for the EEO/AA community.

For more information on submitting an article, please visit:
http://eeoinsight.com/articles.html

EEO Insight provides a fresh look at EEO. Each issue encompasses short, current events articles as well as more formal academic writings on topics important to practitioners. We welcome articles on EEO topics as well as notices of events or conferences.

EEO Insight: The Leading Resource for the EEO/AA CommunityPrimary Articles/Topics

Legal Briefs – Providing the viewpoint on current court precedence, legal best practices, case studies, and minimizing legal exposure.

General EEO/AA and Diversity – Provides information on implementing AAPs, managing EEO, diversity best practices, veteran and disability topics, and audit information.

EEO/AA Metrics – The latest analytical strategies and practices covering compensation analyses, adverse impact, systemic discrimination and general diversity reporting.

Testing and Validation – Up-to-date practices and strategies for pre-employment screening, promotional testing, performance appraisals, step analysis validation, reduction-in-force (RIF) strategies and application processes.

Recruitment and Outreach – Providing information on electronic applicant tracking/screening systems, veteran/disability initiatives, action-oriented programs, best practices, and compliance.

Secondary Articles/Topics

Hot Topics – OFCCP initiatives/changes/updates, EVE/EPIC award winners, industry updates, newly appointed officials, etc.

Calendar of Events – Local/Regional/National ILG calendar and/or Open Invitations

OFCCP Regional Round Table – A description of what each region has going on.  What they plan to do next quarter?  What are some highlights from past quarters?

Practitioner’s Corner – Step-by-Step Best Practices, How-To, Methodology, and Processes developed and implemented by the experts.

EEO Insight® is published quarterly by Biddle Consulting Group. Electronic subscriptions (PDF e-mail delivery) are free for a limited time. Sign up online at www.EEOInsight.com/subscribe.html. Annual hardbound editions containing a compilation of published articles will be printed and made available for purchase. For more information on submitting an article for publication in EEO Insight, please visit: http://eeoinsight.com/articles.html

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