3 Reasons To Get Rid Of Racial Inequity In The Workplace
There are so many things going on in the world right now. We as a whole are experiencing so many things that we never fathomed would come about. Racial equality is something that many say we have yet to accomplish. The outlook is that minorities are not treated as fairly as white people when it comes to police, in court, voting, at work, getting loans, a mortgage, and at restaurants and stores and a variety of other scenarios.
To Get Rid of Injustices
When people have different beliefs than others and think that there should be a separation because of the way a person looks it is referred to as racism. Racial inequity in the workplace happens when there is injustice and /or unfairness between people due to the color of their skin. This injustice can be seen in their income or some other factors at work.
A world without inequity would base income, promotions, and other work related issues on talent and not on the color of a person’s skin. When inequity and injustice are prevalent in the workplace you will also find lower productivity. It can also reduce the quality of workmanship.
To Be Fair To All Employees
The hiring, firing, promoting, and paying process of any job should not have anything to do with the ethnicity of the employee. Every employee should have a fair chance at the position no matter what the color of his or her skin is. As an executive or person in a place of power in the workplace, it is important to show that you are not swayed by any of these things. Everyone should have the same opportunities available to him or her. Fairness between employees regardless of their skin color will boost morale overall.
To Stop Bullying in The Workplace
This sounds like an odd thing to say about the workplace, but adults can be just as harmful with their words as kids. We think bullying is just something kids do on the playground, but we often see it in the conference room or the cubicles as well. It does not matter your age; your feelings can still get hurt. When coworkers think it is funny to make racial slurs or use inappropriate name-calling, it can affect people. When people try to tell jokes that involve rude context about African Americans, Latinos, Asians, or any other race it can lead to some pretty big problems as well as legal repercussions.
Many companies are creating a zero tolerance towards these kinds of acts. It is time to keep everyone safe with equal opportunities in your company.
Please share with your colleagues & staff.
Gary Brunson
gary@myclearfocus.com
Debra Rider
debra@myclearfocus.com
574.361.2674
Sustainable Growth & Profit Consultant, Coach, Mentor and Counselor/Therapist for Business Owners and Professionals.