Under federal regulations, affirmative action plans must consist of an equal opportunity policy statement, an analysis of the current workforce, identification of problem areas, the establishment of goals and timetables for increasing employment opportunities, specific action-oriented programs to address problem areas, support for community action programs, and the establishment of an internal audit and reporting system.
Affirmative action plans mandated by federal guidelines should encompass an equal opportunity statement, a workforce assessment, pinpointing problematic areas, establishing employment targets and schedules, implementing targeted actions, backing community projects, setting up internal review processes, and maintaining reporting structures.