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Racism in the Workplace

Take action against racism in the workplace with resources and training from The Clear Company

It’s more important than ever for companies to take a stand against racism in institutions and businesses. Over the years, modern racism has become built into our culture, institutions, and societal norms.

This is why organisations and leaders must capitalise on opportunities to take an anti-racist stand, in order to make workforces more diverse, inclusive, and equal.

Workplace racism: what does the research show?

Research has shown time and time again that racism remains pervasive in all too many work settings. Here are just a few recent statistics illustrating this:

  • 28% of ethnically diverse employees have experienced or witnessed racial harassment from their managers in the past 5 years                   
  • 1 in 3 British ethnically diverse workers have been bullied, abused or singled out for unfair treatment. (TUC 2017)                     
  • 6% of those on FTSE 100 boards are male and ethnically diverse. 3.8% are female and ethnically diverse.

Understanding the challenge

As with many areas of Diversity and Inclusion, it is important to uncover taboos, dispel myths and tackle what is meant by the term ‘racism’. By avoiding the conversation we perpetuate the problem.

  • What is modern racism?      
  • What is white privilege?                   
  • Understand micro aggressions
  • Acknowledge the fear of getting it wrong

Taking Action

How can organisations make a difference?

Creating an inclusive culture, based on trust is key to understanding and addressing racism in the workplace.

  • Understand your data. What does it say? Are the facts analysed objectively?
  • Be transparent. Share information to provide evidence of the problem and the impact it has on individuals and the organisation.                   
  • Lay strong foundations. Culture, Policy, Leadership and Education are key to understanding and addressing racism in the workplace.
  • Create safe spaces to talk. Allow all employees to have the opportunity to reflect, discuss and explore their emotions without judgement.

Action change with Anti-Racism Training from The Clear Company

The Clear Company provide expert insight and an action focused approach.

Our Anti Racism toolkit has been developed with our partners Diversity Practice and provides an expert led first step into opening up the conversation about racism in the workplace.

Supported by in-depth audits and rigorous accredited training we help our clients implement authentic change at pace.

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