Ending racism has been a long and arduous battle. The truth is, racism is still dominantly present in the current societal landscape. As the battle against racism rages on, we could make small changes in how we live and function. Here are some tips to end systemic racism in our workplaces.
Evaluate Policy and Behavior
Organizational Policies and behaviors have an influence on workplace racism. Racism is involved with power. Inequality and discrimination tend to thrive in these structures. These are reflected in the persistent negative experiences of employees with different ethnicities.
Statements and ideologies are embedded into the workplace policy and culture. If we want to rid it of racism, there must be an overall change in thinking among the people within it. The organizational practices and policies in the workplace need the change from a progressive leader. Leaders must execute actionable approaches to diversity in the workplace.
This needs two factors: Inclusive leadership and action.
Educate Everyone
By everyone, we mean each and every member of the workplace. All members of the workplace must take part in understanding how racism works. Leaders and employees must get rid of racism altogether. How? Dismantling racism depends on eliminating concepts surrounding racist ideas.
A lot of workplaces today are a mix of different ethnicities. This could be a springboard for further conversations and educational discussions. Either way, the leadership of the workplace must take a stand and initiate an understanding of systemic racism. This encourages everyone to follow suit.
Get Rid of the Norm
Much of workplace racism boils down to the cultural norms present. It is about time that everyone recognizes the contributions of other people. People of different ethnicities will not accept any more excuses not to practice equality in the workplace.
Events such as “Black Lives Matter” month or “Pride” month will never cut it. There must be absolute and substantive change. People are their own versions of themselves all year long, forever. To think that they should change is completely false.
The power of progressive leadership is imperative in all workplaces. Consider employees’ experience. Transitioning into a more inclusive workplace is difficult, but necessary
In Summary .
Our point here is simple. There must be a drastic and overall change in the workplace. It needs the full commitment of the leaders and their employees. Racism and inequality take place in the absence of everyone’s commitment to eliminating this long-existing dilemma.
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Zakary Kelley is a technology reporter for Business Blurb covering social media and the digital products that are changing our lives.
