What is the Difference Between EEO, Affirmative Action, and DEI?
DEI Vocabulary
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Reinforce your understanding of the federal government’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action programs and the legal compliance they require. Compare these to voluntary DEI initiatives that generate enormous benefits to companies, their employees, and financial performance.
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