More than half of Black workers experience microagresssions at work The survey found 60% of black employees have experienced colleagues mispronouncing a name because it is 'too hard' to say By S_Fleary1
WORRYING TIMES: A new study has revealed more than half of black workers have experienced microagressions at work
A microaggression is a subtle verbal or nonverbal behaviour, committed consciously or not, that is directed at a member of a marginalised group, and has a harmful, derogatory effect. Nikunj Upadhyay, Inclusion and Diversity Director at Wates Group, said: “The disconnect between intent and action when it comes to tackling discrimination and microaggressions at work is worrying.
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