Five ways racism is bad for business—and what we can do about it
Discrimination in the workplace harms employee health, innovation and productivity. Creating a diverse and equitable workplace benefits everyone.
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Recent events have highlighted the profound effect systemic racism has on society. Global protests, the removal of monuments and much-needed policy changes are grabbing headlines. But if we’re to effect real change, a heightened focus on everyday experiences is vital—and that includes what’s happening in business and the workplace.
We’ve long known the benefits diversity offers, but companies can now no longer put off the hard work that goes into building and maintaining an actively anti-racist work culture.
As businesses look to move to a stakeholder capitalism model that considers people and the planet alongside profits, here
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