Founded in 1974, the Affirmative Action Register (AAR) was a concept way ahead of its time – and now over 30 years later – more relevant than ever. Created as a national recruitment publication for professional, managerial, technical and administrative personnel to fill positions in business, academia, healthcare, and government, AAR was originally intended to help employers comply with newly enacted equal opportunity employment legislation. Since then, AAR has grown to become a leading recruiting resource for both diversity-minded employers and employees. In 1991, AAR added a website to complement the print publication in order to reach a much broader audience. AAR was, and remains today, at the forefront of locating diverse candidates for organizations and businesses that embrace the necessity and understand the importance of creating a workforce that reflects the world around them.

Quite simply, in order to succeed in today’s competitive environment, diversity cannot merely be a buzzword or fad. It must be a way of doing business.  In a global economy inundated with ideas, information and changing cultural norms, no company can thrive without using the energy, ideas, talents and unique perspectives engendered by a diverse, multicultural workforce.

Through its online recruitment site, www.aarjobs.com, and its widely circulated employment magazine, AAR has continued to serve progressive employers who recognize that diversity and inclusion benefit everyone and see the future of today’s workforce as a dynamic kaleidoscope. For them, having a diverse workforce is, without a doubt, an imperative, and AAR is the resource they use to connect with qualified, diverse professionals.