Data Integrity is defined broadly as data that has a complete or whole structure. All characteristics of the data including business rules, rules for how pieces of data relate, dates, definitions and lineage must be correct for data to be complete.

Why is this important to your business?

As with any business-related data, employee data and its integrity is important because clean data is an indicator of how the business is managed.  Poorly structured data, or data that does not flow through a defined set of rules leads flawed analytics, improper conclusions, and may ultimately lead to additional costs.

Why is this important for your Affirmative Action Plan and the OFCCP?

As will most organizations these days, the OFCCP relies on computer technology to assist with their analytics.  They use databases to determine when compliance reviews should be scheduled and they use statistical methods to infer patterns of discrimination.  Once an inference is made, it is much more difficult to explain data anomalies than it would be to have supplied correct data in the first instance.

One of the best ways to show the OFCCP the validity of your AAP and your compliance program is to ensure data integrity.  For a proactive review of your data, or your compensation practices, contact EEO Logic.