Is there a difference between an Affirmative Action plan and a diversity initiative?
Yes. There are many differences between the two efforts. For example, a diversity initiative is a voluntary program while there are laws that mandate Affirmative Action activities. Also, an Affirmative Action plan targets the treatment of certain protected classes or groups, e.g., discrimination due to race, gender, sex, etc. A diversity initiative supports an agency or companys effort to create an inclusion environment.
