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Rayner my parade! The importance of specialist advice.
Jemma Brimblecombe
28 September 2020
The silent threat of unconscious race discrimination in the workplace
Throughout recent events which have seen an increased awareness of the Black Lives Matter movement and issues of race equality, there has been a lot of discussion around our biases and how we can all do work to unlearn the negative stereotypes that occupy our minds and affect how we see and react to others. Most people know that conscious acts of overt racism in the workplace are unlawful and, thankfully, such occurrences are rare. But what about the less obvious and sometimes unconscious discriminatory behaviours in the workplace? What are they? What problems do they cause and what steps can we take to overcome them?
18 August 2020
How can employers and managers tackle racial discrimination in the workplace and encourage people to speak up?
As recent events have shown, race discrimination and lack of diversity in many professions and workplaces is still very much a reality, even in today’s world. Tackling this issue in the workplace is not easy and, until recently, some employers might have perhaps have tried to avoid doing so unless faced with an obvious issue or complaint. However, this state of affairs can no longer be the case; employers and managers must now be prepared to take action against racism and encourage others to speak up.
31 July 2020
An independent, strong, diverse and effective legal profession – if at first you don’t succeed, try try again, but how many chances do we need?
We recently wrote about the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in promoting a good working culture within law firms, and explained why one of the key responsibilities of any employer is to create both a diverse and an inclusive workplace.
20 July 2020
Racial inequality in mental healthcare
In this blog, Satvir looks at racial inequality in mental healthcare and explores the reasons for this inequality.
16 July 2020
The problems with race in UK policing: Part 2
Is a lack of diversity really that important? Does it matter whether an officer is White or Black when their job is to impartially enforce the law and protect the public?