Every person, regardless of their ethnicity or background, should be able to fulfil their potential at work. The need to create more diverse and inclusive workplaces has been recognised but not acted on for too long. Too many individuals from an ethnic minority background still face discrimination and disadvantage when trying to get into and progress at work compared with their white British peers. Addressing this issue is not just about tackling discrimination; it is also about boosting business performance. The economy stands to gain an additional £24 billion with a full representation of black, Asian and minority ethnic individuals in the workplace.
