AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN
Affirmative Action Plan
The proactive approach taken by businesses and governmental entities to promote equality in employment and increase job opportunities for individuals who belong to historically underrepresented or disadvantaged groups is called Affirmative Action. An Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) serves as a management tool designed to implement and monitor the strategies and initiatives outlined in an organizations Affirmative Action program.
Affirmative Action Plans include specific strategies for recruiting individuals from underrepresented groups. The plan outlines fair and unbiased selection procedures and criteria to ensure that hiring, promotions, and other employment decisions are based on merit and do not perpetuate discrimination. Affirmative Action Plans specifically target demographics that have historically faced barriers to equal opportunity in the workplace. It is a means of countering historical discrimination against particular groups.