Equity in employment in selected countries

This article outlines the challenge of employment equity/affirmative action (EE/AA) posed by management of diverse workforces in an era of globalisation and global competition. It examines the experiences of six selected countries that have EE/AA policies: Canada, India, Malaysia, South Africa, the United States, and Britain (and Northern Ireland). The article also provides an employment equity index and looks at 'best practices' relating to …