Affirmative Action Plan {AAP}

An Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) is a program developed to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their sex, ethnicity, or race, have an equal opportunity to be considered for employment, promotion, and other employment-related opportunities. AAPs are required by law in many countries, including the United States, for companies that have federal contracts or receive federal funding.

Elements of an AAP can include identifying areas where there may be under-representation of certain groups, setting hiring goals to increase diversity, implementing outreach and recruitment efforts to attract a diverse range of applicants, providing training and development for under-represented groups, and conducting regular audits and reviews of the program's effectiveness.

AAPs are designed to address past discrimination and promote diversity and equality in workplaces. They help to ensure that all individuals are given fair consideration for employment opportunities and have access to the same resources and benefits. AAPs can also help companies to achieve better outcomes by creating a more diverse workforce that brings a variety of perspectives and experiences to the job.

Overall, an effective AAP requires commitment, resources, and ongoing monitoring to ensure that its goals and objectives are achieved.