Affirmative Action Plans

OFCCP Audits

EEO Policies and Required AAP Systems

Human Resource Policies and Systems

Expect only the best at the most affordable cost.  Benchmark is a certified woman-owned small business, making us a preferred provider for your AAP and OFCCP audit needs. Our plans have a 100% success rate and we provide professional support if you receive an OFCCP audit letter.  We will also help your company with required policies, procedures and systems.  Our team of experienced Human Resource Consultants can help you get into compliance quickly and easily. Our goal is to provide unparallelled service with experienced, professional resources whenever you need assistance.  Our vision is to continue expanding our services and support in concert with our wonderful clients.

That said, I am very proud to have founded this company over 13 years ago that has grown to have a reputation of unmatched dedication and service to our client base which represents companies of all types and sizes and a  presence in every state in the Nation.  We sincerely hope you will consider becoming a Benchmark client!  We believe that especially in these uncertain economic times, Benchmark is an affordable and smart solution. 

All the best,

Elaine Smith, SPHR Owner and Managing Consultant

EEO-1 and VETS 100 Reports

It's time for companies to file the EEO-1 and VETS 100 Reports.  Below is further information.

Here's the link to the EEOC's website where you can file your EEO-1 http://www.eeoc.gov/eeo1survey/index.html

1. The EEO-1 data uses employee data covering a period of time, specifically a payroll period from the months of July through September.

2. For the EEO-1 report, a multi-establishment employer must file a headquarters report, a separate report for locations with 50 or more employees, and a consolidated report including all locations. Employees are reported in the location where they work.

3. The EEO-1 includes any full or part time employee who is on the payroll of the establishment.

Here's the link to the Veterans Admin. website where you can file your VETS 100 or 100A.  https://vets100.vets.dol.gov/

1. The Vets 100 data uses employee data covering a period of time,  specifically a payroll period from the months of July through August.  The Vets 100 and 100A consist of a payroll period that usually comprises five or more days.

2. The Vets 100 is reported by “hiring location.”

3.  The Vets 100 and 100A requires that only permanent full time employees who are veterans be included by their hiring location.

4. The Vets 100 and 100A include only those hired through their hiring location during the 12-month period preceding the July to September payroll period selected for reporting employees. The hires are reported by several veteran categories.

NEW -  Employee Rights under NLRA Notification Requirements for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors

Effective June 21, 2010, Contractors and Subcontractors must post notices informing employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and add required language to purchase orders and contracts. Contractors who post notices to employees electronically must also post the required notice electronically, which requires posting a link to the Department of Labor's website containing the employee notice.  The poster and further information may be downloaded from the Department of Labor Website. 

Learn How to Find the Best Affirmative Action Consultant for your Plans and Audits

If you are in the process of Affirmative Action Plan Outsourcing, please read our new article "How to Choose the Best Affirmative Action Consultant for your Company".  Clients who request RFP's from Benchmark are telling us this is a difficult task, but it doesn't need to be this way.  We hope this article makes the process easier for you.

Planning

The best approach to ongoing compliance and passing OFCCP audits is planning.  We will help you plan a compliance strategy for up-to-date plans, policies, procedures, systems, postings and other requirements that will guarantee your compliance as a Government Contractor or Subcontractor.

Sample

We are pleased to provide references and sample reports for your review as you are selecting your AAP and OFCCP audit consultants.

Training

To help our clients be fully prepared, Benchmark provides training on requirements, forms, systems, postings, policies, trends, regulations, and ways to make a "Good Faith Effort" if underutilization is found in your Affirmative Action Plan.  We want our clients to be in complete compliance - that's our goal.

Benchmark offers customer-focused, professional and confidential service. With extensive hands-on experience, ours is a personal, knowledgeable, confidential and customer-driven service - not an academic, clerically-based or cookie-cutter approach to your project or HR needs. We are able to achieve this goal because we have a commitment to your organization's success. Benchmark's owner encourages our clients to call her anytime they have a question or concern.

What To Expect From Benchmark

Unlimited phone consultation, personal and immediate attention — The confidence of knowing your projects are in total compliance with a very experienced SPHR Certified Consultant — Projects customized or developed with current, state-of-the-art software — Solid support for HR systems and required contractor systems — Current information on important regulations and trends in the workplace and with the OFCCP — Competent analysis and briefings so that you and your staff can get on track quickly and knowledgeably — The assurance that Benchmark has "hands-on" experience in Employee Relations, HR Systems, AAP Development and OFCCP Audits — All of this for a very reasonable and affordable cost with lucrative pricing guarantees

What We Do

We develop Affirmative Action Plans, support companies during OFCCP desk audits and on-site audits, develop company policy manuals, and provide HR Generalist Support for your day to day employee relations issues.

Many years of Affirmative Action and HR experience, our affordable prices and our Woman-Owned Business certification make Benchmark your number one choice!

Who We Are

Benchmark Outsourcing Group was founded 12 years ago by Elaine Smith, a senior level Human Resource professional with over 20 years experience in Affirmative Action and Human Resources.

Based in South Carolina, Benchmark currently has clients Coast to Coast. You will find that Benchmark is your solution for expert help regardless of where your facilities are located or your Human Resources or Affirmative Action needs.

Professional Recognition

Benchmark's Owner was recently included in the Presidential Who's Who Among Business and Professional Achievers for 2009-10, Princeton Premier Honors Registry for Professional Business Leaders and Nominated for the Professional of the Year Award for 2008-09. She was recently nominated for the GSA Business 2008-09 Suzanne Thaler Rising Star Award.

Elaine is SPHR Certified and recipient of the coveted SC Human Resource Professional of the Year Award, Small Business Success Award, local HR Professional of the Year Award, and numerous other awards for professional excellence. She developed a project for a client that won the prestigious National Pinnacle Award - National SHRM's highest award given to only eight out of hundreds of entries submitted from across the Nation each year.

Get the personal customer service you want and deserve for your AAP, Policy Manual, Employee Relations and general HR needs.

You will receive experienced, knowledgeable and personal service every time you deal with Benchmark.

As a client of Benchmark, you will receive the same professional and personal service that has won us recognition as a top practitioner in the field of Human Resources.

We pride ourselves in staying up to date on changing workplace laws and regulations so that our clients can trust that they are in compliance. We generally do not need to visit your location to work with you and we offer our services at a very competitive and affordable price.