Diversity background

The findings reveal significant associations between positive contact experiences with individuals from immigrant backgrounds, diversity values, other-orientation, age, and gender, and the respondents’ willingness to support diversity practices. Particularly, the study contends that comprehending the historical contact with outgroups targeted by specific HR diversity practices may serve as a central mechanism influencing individuals’ willingness to […]

Relatively equal

The Norwegian Gender-Equality Act’s General Clause (Section 3, 3rd paragraph) paves the way for local agreements pertaining to positive action and preferential treatment. The procedure for preferential treatment governs the formal aspects of recruitment and promotions in all public sector organizations. Preferential treatment is to be implemented only in cases where women represent less than […]