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	About Gerstco

Why Gerstco?


		Why Gerstco?

		Our History

		Our People

		Partnerships


Experience	Cost Effectiveness	Support

Reliability	Flexibility	Completeness

Accuracy

1. We are Experienced
Founded in 1982, we have the expertise to fully support your Affirmative Action Program. We produce outsourced AAP reporting to companies in a variety of fields, from financial services and education to defense and bio-tech. These companies' profiles range from start-ups with a single site, to complex, multi-state, multi-tier firms. Our various clients all have one thing in common: they require flexible, robust reporting which can accommodate different organizational situations and views.

2. We are Reliable and Responsive
You can count on Gerstco to see you through the AAP process in whatever capacity makes sense for your company. Our reliability is in the service we provide, the quality of our software and our ongoing commitment to our customers. Our AAPBase Software is reliable because it is based upon our deep and thorough knowledge of Affirmative Action Planning. And dependable service and support backs it up.

3. Our Reporting is Accurate and Up-to-Date
Whether you take advantage of our outsourcing or consulting services, or choose to buy our software and do the AAP reporting yourself, your reports will be calculated using our accurate AAPBase Software . AAPBase is kept up-to-date through our vigilant attention to developments in AAP legislation. Our recently launched AAPBase 4.1 implements equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements specified in Executive Order 11246, as amended, and its implementing regulations.

4. Our Software is Complete
AAPBase Professional is a software suite of affirmative action reporting tools for federal contractors who need specific software to respond to federal affirmative action reporting requirements. Gerstco stands alone in providing you an EEO AAP system combining four individual modules into a comprehensive software suite (AAPBase Professional), with a single relational database:


	AAP Reporting

	Applicant Tracking and Retrieval

	AAP Auditing and Discrimination Testing

	Compensation Analysis System

Gerstco continues to develop intelligent software tools to aid the federal contractor beyond the minimum standard required reports, including: AAP program management, organizational charting, workforce graphs, MIS to support diversity programs, and ad hoc reporting on a company's workforce.

5. Our Products and Services are Cost Effective
Gerstco focuses on providing long-term EEO and AAP solutions to federal contractors. Affirmative Action is not just our business - we're committed to the goal of Equal Employment Opportunity. Our financial goal is increased market share, rather than high profit margins. This lets us focus on providing the best service to our customers. Our pricing is structured to promote long-term business associations, enabling us to deliver quality products and services, and earn a high-level of satisfaction from clients. We believe satisfied, loyal customers will serve our business goals better than high profit margins.

6. We are Flexible
At Gerstco, we develop tailored solutions to fit the individual needs of each client. Our unique combination of technology, support, and service fully manage the AAP regulatory reporting needs of the federal contractor. Whether you are:


	A federal contractor with long-term goals to bring Affirmative Action Planning and reporting in-house

	A company who prefers to stick with an outsourcing solution so as not to invest in the resources needed to take AAP reporting in-house

	Or somewhere in between

We have the products and services to meet your needs.

7. Support
Gerstco provides customers with the resources they need to establish technically-compliant and fully operational Affirmative Action Programs.


	We promote federal contractor understanding through continuous education and training

	We provide proven approaches to implementing federal contractor Affirmative Action Programs

	We understand, identify, & build business partnerships that can support effective Affirmative Action Program efforts

	We run events that bring you in contact with your community of peers

	Our consultating services can help you develop a first-time plan, get through an audit , and communicate with your organization to ensure effective implementation of your plan

	We provide user and technical support to our software customers

This web site is rich with information provided for your support, including an introductino to AAP Basics and EEO AAP Resources to keep you informed.


	Our reputation is underscored by what our customers say about us: "Gerst is known as the best in the Silicon Valley."



	Our Core Values

	We provide high quality EEO affirmative action services tailored to customer requirements. We deliver solutions that provide strategic value. Our financial success is measured by our ability to meet the needs of the marketplace – now and in the future. We support Team Members and take into consideration career development and work-life balance. We care about equal opportunity in the workplace.