Closing the Gap of Power and Privilege in the Workplace

Inequality in the workplace is still a widespread practice when it comes to women and women of colour. It affects their ability to access greater opportunities, resources, influence and recognition at the most senior levels of their organisation.

Research has repeatedly shown that gender and ethnic diversity, inclusion and performance go hand in hand if companies wish to better connect with the workplace, business market and wider society at large.

With race under the microscope, addressing privilege is very uncomfortable for male-dominated leaders and those benefiting would rather not talk about it and keep this debate invisible.

Why is this important?

If companies are serious about advancing diversity and fostering inclusion at all levels of their organisations, they will have to redress leadership positions and women’s ability to access influential allies.

Persistent visible/invisible barriers will result in uneasiness with the organisational culture; lack of access to informal networks of power…