Positive action initiatives

Avoiding the risk of unlawful positive discrimination when faced with pressure to meet diversity targets and engaging those who are critical of these initiatives.

Positive action initiatives are targeted measures to encourage the recruitment and career development of those from under-represented groups.

Agenda 

This interactive online virtual session will focus on four key areas, namely:

• Types of positive action initiatives that employers can put in place to achieve D&I targets
• How to approach the concept of “proportionality” in addressing under-representation to avoid claims of positive discrimination
• How to deal with “backlash” from those not in under-represented groups and who are unhappy with these initiatives 
• How misconceptions about the nature of these initiatives can be avoided or addressed