INCLUSIVE GROWTH & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Growth that not only creates new economic opportunities but also one that ensures equal access to the opportunities created for all segments of society. Growth is inclusive when it allows all members of a society to participate in, and contribute to, the growth process on an equal basis regardless of their individual circumstances.

Benefits Higher job satisfaction Lower turnover Higher productivity Higher employee morale Improved creativity and innovation improved problem-solving Increased organisational flexibility Better employees

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Affirmative action refers to positive steps taken by an organisation to seek qualified employees from under-represented groups in the workforce.

Affirmative Action Plans Conducting a utilisation analysis – 1. determining demographic composition. 2. determining % of protected group available. Establishing goals and time-tables – OFCCP (The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs)

Determining action options. Recruit protected-class members Re-designing obs so that the under-represented workers are more likely to be qualified Providing specialized training sessions for under-prepared applicants Removing any unnecessary barriers to employment. Eg.transportation