Black, Asian and LGBTQ+ workers ‘overlooked’ at work

More than seven in 10 black and Asian workers have been overlooked for employment opportunities because of their identity, according to a study by the Chartered Management Institute.

The CMI’s report found that some workers were being treated differently due to factors such as their hairstyles or the fact they did not drink alcohol. Two-thirds of workers from Asian backgrounds felt they had been overlooked for promotions or similar opportunities due to their identity, and 71% of black employees.

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