HR Glossary

What is Affirmative Action?

Proactive policies and programs designed to increase representation of underrepresented groups in employment, education, and contracting.

Why it matters in hiring

Affirmative Action comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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