Racial discrimination in the workplace is illegal under the Equality Act 2010 (previous complaints were covered by the Race Relations Act 1976), so tackling it is both a legal and ethical necessity in the UK.Racism is a real and pressing issue in society and in the workplace. Institutionalised racism is woven into our systems, processes and organisations. White people benefit from racism in the workplace (if we are white, we are more likely to be chosen for a promotion) whereas, Black/Asian staff are systematically disadvantaged (more likely to be disciplined).Processes matter when it comes to stopping racial discrimination in the workplace. Following a racist incident, companies should conduct a thorough review into which aspects of their organisational culture allowed the incident to occur and address the issue so that such incidents are not repeated. Listen to what groups who experience racism within and outside of organisations are saying about their lived experiences of micro and macro aggressions. In workplaces, in the criminal justice system, housing, and politics, white managers in particular need to keep listening, respectfully, and with humility. At ELREC, we take issues regarding racism extremely seriously and will do whatever it takes to fight racial discrimination in our community.
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