1. INCLUSIVE GROWTH & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

2. 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.

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

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

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

6. 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