Prominent Figures Urge BBC Reconsideration of Naga Munchetty Complaint Notable black and ethnic minority personalities, including actors Lenny Henry and Adrian Lester, as well as broadcaster-journalists Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Afua Hirsch, are among the 44 signatories of an open letter calling for the BBC to reevaluate its decision to uphold a complaint against presenter Naga […]
TV news anchor Naga Munchetty received a reprimand from the BBC for asserting that Donald Trump’s remarks, in which he told women of color to “go home,” were “embedded in racism.” Despite her disclaimer, “I’m not accusing anybody of something right here,” Munchetty was found to have violated editorial guidelines. The BBC’s rationale was that […]
Dozens of distinguished black Britons, together with Sir Lenny Henry, actor Adrian Lester and Channel four information presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy, printed an open letter describing the judgment as “deeply flawed, illegal and contrary to the spirit and objective of public broadcasting”. The BBC’s decision to uphold a complaint against a presenter who spoke out on-air in […]
The gender pay gap persists with little improvement, and companies arguably bear the most responsibility for addressing it. Nonetheless, women can contribute to changing this culture by advocating for equal pay increases. A recent survey of 9,000 employees by recruitment consultancy Robert Walters found that more than half of women have never asked for a […]
Individuals from black and ethnic minority backgrounds often experience a sense of not belonging in certain workplaces. These insecurities can lead to self-doubt and stress, but there are effective ways to prevent these feelings from negatively impacting one’s work and relationships. Imposter syndrome, the belief that one is less capable than their peers, attributing […]
We all face a constant need to adapt, whether it involves altering our work routines, shedding unhelpful habits, or simply staying abreast of evolving work and life trends. In the professional realm, our daily routines often require adjustment to meet shifting demands and expectations. While some individuals eagerly embrace these opportunities, many find such changes […]
For quite some time, HR experts have engaged in passionate discussions regarding their strategic role within the corporate landscape, including the ongoing debate about whether they automatically deserve a prominent position or need to prove their value. Meanwhile, dutiful learning and development (L&D) practitioners have been diligently carrying out HR’s directives behind the scenes. But […]
In the workplace, a combination of race-related attitudes and the absence of role models can render individuals from BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) backgrounds more vulnerable to experiencing imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon where individuals perceive themselves as less capable than their peers, attributing their success to luck or external factors, and […]
by Professor Binna Kandola, co-founder and senior partner, Pearn Kandola “[RACISM] has been solved long ago.” These words were spoken by Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight in response to recent tragic shootings in the United States. Voight suggests that the left and minority communities are trying to hold President Trump responsible for past actions, and […]
If a CV is on the borderline of what a recruiter is looking for, it’s twice as likely to be shown leniency and accepted if it belongs to a man with a white-sounding name, compared to one belonging to a man with an ethnic-sounding name; even if their qualifications and experience are exactly the same[1]. […]