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OutSolve announces the acquisition of Indianapolis-based Taapestry, the affirmative action division of DirectEmployers Association. Originally launched in 2019, Taapestry supplemented DirectEmployers' already prestigious federal contractor job listing (FCJL) solution.

Metairie, LA, June 14, 2022 – OutSolve, a leading affirmative action consulting firm dedicated to helping companies comply with Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs' (OFCCP) regulatory requirements announces today the acquisition of HudsonMann, a South Carolina-based consulting company specializing in affirmative action compliance. 

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs reminds all federal contractors that meet the jurisdictional thresholds to promptly register for the Contractor Portal. In August 2021, the Office of Management and Budget approved an information collection request requiring covered federal contractors to use the OFCCP Contractor Portal to certify, on an annual basis, whether they have developed and maintained an Affirmative Action Program for each establishment and/or functional unit, as applicable.

This is a guest post by Toni Ahl, President at EEO Advantage. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author and do not necessarily reflect the view of OutSolve or its employees. 

Much like the frenzy surrounding the basketball tournament this time of year, March and April can represent the beginning or end of significant reporting requirements for companies.

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This is a guest post by Toni Ahl, President at EEO Advantage. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author and do not necessarily reflect the view of OutSolve or its employees. 

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