Sessions
Mega Session
EEOC Listening Session: The Future of Equitable Workplaces
W322-327
In-Person and Virtual
Thursday 09/09/2021 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Competencies: Workplace (Technical)
Workplace Application:
Attendees will learn about the EEOC’s role in creating policies and initiatives that promote equitable workplaces for all, and how HR professionals can be leaders on behalf of inclusive, equitable workplaces.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provides key workplace policy guidance for employers across the country and is the nation’s leading federal agency dedicated to advancing equal opportunity in the workplace.
During this interactive forum, hear from Chair Charlotte A. Burrows and Commissioner Keith E. Sonderling about the Commission’s work. Participants will have the opportunity to provide input on the Commission’s priorities and plans for the future, including increasing in-person interactions with the public and the agency’s strategic plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2026.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the structure and function of the EEOC, and its role in the formation and implementation of workplace policy impacting the world of work, workers, and the workplace.
- Gain valuable insight into what HR professionals can expect from the EEOC for the remainder of 2021, and beyond.
- Learn about how HR professionals are agents of change in creating equal opportunity for all.
Presenter:
Commissioner Keith E. Sonderling, Commissioner, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Moderator:
Emily M. Dickens, J.D., Chief of Staff, Head of Government Affairs & Corporate Secretary, SHRM