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Berkshire Associates: Advancing Workforce Equity and Compliance

 

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Berkshire Associates: Building Fair Workplaces with Data-Driven Compliance and Equity Solutions

Berkshire Associates is a trusted HR consulting and technology firm that helps organizations build inclusive, compliant, and equitable workplaces. With over 40 years of experience, Berkshire specializes in affirmative action planning, pay equity analysis, EEO compliance, and workforce analytics. Their expert-driven services empower HR leaders, compliance officers, and executives to navigate regulatory complexity and drive meaningful progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Berkshire serves a diverse client base ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies across industries including government contracting, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and technology.

Key Services Offered

1. Affirmative Action Planning (AAP)

Berkshire develops custom Affirmative Action Plans that help federal contractors and subcontractors meet OFCCP requirements. These plans ensure equitable hiring and promotion practices while mitigating compliance risk.

2. Pay Equity Analysis

Using advanced analytics, Berkshire identifies compensation disparities across gender, race, and job classifications. Their pay equity services allow organizations to take proactive steps toward fair and transparent compensation systems.

3. EEO Reporting and Compliance Support

From EEO-1 reporting to technical audit support, Berkshire guides organizations in staying compliant with equal employment opportunity laws. Their experts provide hands-on support for complex regulatory challenges.

4. People Insights & Workforce Analytics

Berkshire’s People Insights service combines data science with HR strategy to reveal trends in hiring, turnover, promotion, and employee demographics—empowering better decisions through data.

5. Employee Selection and Validation

To help employers hire the right talent in a compliant manner, Berkshire offers job analysis and pre-employment test validation, ensuring selection methods are fair, effective, and legally defensible.

What Makes Berkshire Associates Stand Out?

  • Deep Regulatory Expertise
    Decades of experience in EEO, OFCCP compliance, and affirmative action.
  • Tailored, Scalable Solutions
    Services designed to meet the unique needs of organizations at any growth stage.
  • Technology-Enabled Services
    Proprietary tools and platforms that streamline planning, reporting, and analysis.
  • Commitment to Workplace Equity
    A proactive, people-first approach that goes beyond compliance to support inclusive cultures.
  • Client-Centered Support
    Dedicated experts who work side-by-side with clients throughout every step of the compliance process.

Industries Served

Berkshire’s solutions are applicable to a wide range of sectors, including:

  • Government and Defense
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences
  • Education and Research
  • Manufacturing and Engineering
  • Technology and Startups
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