WON Agenda - October 2009

Agenda

Hosted by The Boeing Company
100 N. Riverside
Chicago, Illiois 60606

October 6 = Diversity Day
October 7 = EEO Compliance Day

AGENDA - New Strategies for Challenging Times
Tuesday, October 6^th, 2009 - Diversity Day

8:30 AM Continental Breakfast

9:00 AM Announcements and Introductions

• Introduction of ORC Staff

• Round-the-room introduction of meeting attendees

• Meeting logistics and materials

9:15 AM Welcome from The Boeing Company

9:45 AM Diversity and Inclusion Trends and Developments

ORC Worldwide will provide a trend update covering recent developments and new research in the field.

Diversity Roundtable

This confidential discussion provides members an opportunity to pose questions and share experiences with peers from other companies in an interactive group forum. Topics can be sent in advance to liz.macgillivray@orcww.com

10:30 AM Break

10:45 AM LGBT Workplace Inclusion-Corporate Equality Index and Degrees of Equality

Sometimes referred to as the civil rights issue of the 21st century, equality and inclusion and for LGBT individuals is a focus of nearly every corporate diversity initiative. Human Rights Campaign's Workplace Project director Daryl Herrschaft will update members on key developments impacting LGBT employees and corporate D&I initiatives, as well as the pending changes to the Corporate Equality Index.

Human Rights Campaign Study on Workplace Climate for LGBT Employees, Daryl Herrschaft

12:30 PM Lunch

1:30 PM B to B - the Challenge of Creating a Diversity Business Case

"Business to business" or B to B relationships can prove more challenging for diversity professionals trying to make a strong business case without the benefit of diverse customers and markets. Hear from a panel of members about innovative ways to develop a business case that resonates in their organizations.

3:00 PM Break

3:15 PM Ricci v. DeStefano-What It Means For Diversity Initiatives

It’s not just about tests – any selection procedures will now be under scrutiny as a result of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Ricci case. Hear expert views on what this means for corporate diversity efforts and how companies are responding.

5:00 PM Adjourn

6:30 PM No-host dinner
Please join us for a fun meal and continued networking at a dinner at a local San Francisco restaurant. Feel free to bring a guest!

AGENDA - New Strategies For Challenging Times

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - Compliance Day

8:00 AM Continental Breakfast

8:30 AM Legislative and Regulatory Update - October 2009 and Member Roundtable

Nita Beecher, ORC Worldwide, will give an update on legislative and regulatory compliance issues arising since the last meeting, and members will have an opportunity for roundtable on any other compliance-related topics.

Topics include:

• E-Verify-New Rules for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors
• ADAAA regulations and increased focus on disability discrimination
• What EEO issues have been raised by economic downturn

9:30 AM Latest Perspective from OFCCP (Not Available)

Sandra Zeigler, Midwest Regional Director of OFCCP, will discuss the areas she believes contractors should be concerned about and will answer questions about what she sees as the major areas of focus for OFCCP in Fiscal Year 2010. Ms. Zeigler understands that the new director of OFCCP, Patricia Shiu, will be in place by the time of the meeting and she should have some indication of what direction Ms. Shiu will be taking.

10:15 AM Break

10:30 AM Developments at EEOC and OFCCP-New Leadership, New Resources, New Challenges

Jon Geier, Paul Hastings, will discuss how the EEOC, OFCCP, and the Civil Rights Division of Department of Justice are hiring more investigators and attorneys, and pledging more aggressive enforcement of the non-discrimination and civil rights laws in employment, housing and education. Jon Geier, long-time friend of ORC Worldwide and head of Paul Hastings Chicago office, will provide his insights on how these additional resources may be deployed, and discuss strategies to prepare.

12:00 PM Lunch

1:00 PM Confidential Member Roundtable continues

Private member discussion of topics related to EEO and AA compliance and policy. Topics maybe sent in advance to nita.beecher@orcww.com.

1:45 PM Meeting Wrap-Up

2:00 PM Adjourn