You will now work together as the Wright Technologies human resource team to develop an affirmative action plan. Suggest a method to implement the recommended changes in your plan to address the demographic gap.
Once you have completed your affirmative action plan, write a brief analysis of the plan. Examine the following points:
Why is your plan the best for Wright Technologies?
How is the chain of responsibility designed?
How is the plan communicated to both the outside community and internal workplace?
How will you ensure the plan is maintained in the company? What interpersonal skills could you apply with coworkers, supervisors, and subordinates to ensure the plan is maintained?
What are the benefits of the plan internally and externally if implemented properly?
Finally, write a team and self-evaluation for how you and your team worked together to develop the affirmative action plan. What went well? What didn’t go well? What strategies could be employed to be a stronger team for the next challenge?
Affirmative Action Plan for Wright Technologies:
1. Recruitment and Hiring:
- Implement a targeted recruitment strategy that focuses on attracting a diverse pool of candidates.
- Train HR staff and hiring managers on unconscious bias and provide guidelines to ensure equitable evaluation of candidates.
- Establish a diversity committee to review all hiring decisions and assess the effectiveness of the plan.
2. Training and Development:
- Implement diversity and inclusion training programs for all employees, aimed at promoting a more inclusive workplace culture.
- Provide resources and support for underrepresented employees to enhance their skills and advance their careers within the company.
- Encourage mentoring and sponsorship programs to help employees from underrepresented groups reach their full potential.
3. Retention and Promotion:
- Conduct regular performance evaluations to identify and address any disparities in compensation and promotions.
- Establish clear guidelines and criteria for promotions to ensure fair and unbiased decision-making.
- Create an employee resource group to provide a support system for underrepresented employees.
Analysis of the Affirmative Action Plan:
1. The plan is the best for Wright Technologies because it addresses the demographic gap by actively promoting diversity and inclusion through targeted recruitment, training, and retention efforts.
2. The chain of responsibility is designed by establishing a diversity committee that will oversee and review all hiring decisions, training programs, and performance evaluations. The committee will ensure that the plan is effectively implemented and any discrepancies are addressed.
3. The plan will be communicated to the external community through the company's website, job postings, and public statements emphasizing the commitment to diversity and inclusion. Internally, regular communication will be maintained through company-wide meetings, email updates, and training programs.
4. To ensure the plan is maintained, interpersonal skills such as active listening, empathy, and effective communication will be applied with coworkers, supervisors, and subordinates. Regular feedback and performance evaluations will also help identify any deviations from the plan and take corrective measures.
5. The benefits of the plan, if implemented properly, include a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture that fosters innovation, creativity, and better decision-making. It will also enhance the company's reputation, attract top talent, and cater to the needs of a diverse customer base.
Team and Self-evaluation:
What went well:
- The team worked collaboratively to analyze the demographic gap and develop an action plan.
- Each team member contributed their expertise and ideas to create a comprehensive plan.
- The plan incorporates various strategies to address recruitment, training, and retention.
What didn't go well:
- Some delays occurred in collecting demographic data, resulting in a time constraint for plan development.
- The team could have allocated more time for brainstorming and exploring alternative solutions.
Strategies for a stronger team:
- Establish a clearer timeline and allocate specific tasks to individuals to avoid delays.
- Foster open and frequent communication with continuous updates and feedback sessions.
- Address conflicts or differences of opinion constructively through open dialogue and consensus-building.