Comfort levels around discussing racism have barely changed.
Almost two-thirds (61%) of Black employees experienced racism in the workplace in 2021, but despite this, over half of employees say employers are not promoting racial equality.
A new Racism at Work also revealed that even though there have been several significant global events over the last four years – including the murder of George Floyd and the widespread racial equity movement it sparked in 2020 – very little has changed when it comes to discussing and promoting racial equality in work environments.
The report, based on research conducted in 2021 by leading business psychology consultancy Pearn Kandola replicates a 2018 study exploring experiences and changes in perceptions of racism in UK workplaces.
