The initial discomfort in discussing and facing racism head on, may lead many business owners to delay taking positive action steps. According to experts in this article, “Leaders need to foster an open dialogue, one where people can speak freely. It’s about moving forward together, at every level of the organization.”
Racism at work: ‘Get comfortable with being uncomfortable’
It’s fair to say that, when compared with other countries, Canada is a liberal, free, and welcoming nation. But make no mistake about it – whether overt or subtle, intentional or unintentional, racism lives here. HRD spoke to Tamisha Parris, founder of diversity-consulting firm Parris Consulting and author of UKG’s recent whitepaper, Combatting Racism in the Workplace.
