The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently issued a comprehensive report addressing major obstacles that hinder equal opportunities for African Americans in the federal work force. The report was prepared by an internal agency work group. It is based upon in-depth research and consultations with key federal stakeholder groups representing African Americans and other affinity organizations. The report contains background information about the factors that hinder equal opportunities as well as specific recommendations for improvement.
The seven obstacles identified in the EEOC African American Workgroup Report include:
1. Unconscious biases and perceptions about African Americans impact employment decisions.
2. African Americans do not have adequate mentoring and networking opportunities for higher-level and management positions.
3. Insufficient training and development assignments perpetuate inequalities in skills and opportunities for African Americans.
4. Narrow recruiting methods negatively impact African Americans.
5. The perception of inequality among African Americans hinders their career advancement.
6. Educational requirements create obstacles for African Americans.
7. EEO regulations and laws are not followed by agencies and are not effectively enforced.
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