There are important questions and considerations that should be on your mind when you are shopping for an Affirmative Action vendor. This service requires a unique skillset that can only come from years of experience and knowledge in the industry. Should you be looking for the best deal out there? Of course, but the best deal may not be the least expensive. The best deal will be the vendor with the highest quality service. You would not choose a lawyer to represent you based on the lowest hourly rate. No, you would choose the one that has the most experience in the field and a proven track record. After all, the consequences of the outcome could be life-altering.
Do you remember the saying, “You get what you pay for?”
Many prospective clients call wanting a price quote for preparing their company’s affirmative action plans (AAPs). Berkshire is always happy to provide a quote, but we also want to provide prospective clients with some very important information about what is included in the price.
Getting your AAP completed and delivered to you is what you should expect at a minimum. You should also ask questions about how your vendor will work with you and your data during the process, and what else is included with the outsourcing service.
Here are some questions you should ask when selecting a standard AAP outsourcing service:
Here are some additional considerations when shopping around for your next AAP vendor:
The questions and considerations discussed above should be on your list when shopping for a partner in affirmative action and compliance. You wouldn’t budget for what OFCCP may impose on your organization for noncompliance however, you can and should be proactive and partner with a vendor who has the expertise to guide you through the AAP and audit process and help you limit your corporate liability by lessening any negative impact of OFCCP findings.
For more information, please contact one of our compliance experts at 800.882.8904 or email bai@berkshireassociates.com.