Racial Equality Speakers
Reports from 2021 suggest that nearly 36% UK adults have experienced workplace discrimination.
This is an alarming number for a country that is so racially diverse, with 18% of its population belonging to black, Asian or mixed & other ethnic groups.
Source: UK Government
Racial equality means eliminating racial disparities by changing policies, systems, and practices to ensure fair treatment and opportunities for all, with a focus on improving outcomes for people of colour.
Source: Race Forward
The BAME Speakers Agency’s roster of Racial Equality keynote speakers are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity & inclusion of all races.
Kwame Christian
Founder & CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, 'Negotiate Anything' Podcast Host & Forbes ContributorGregory Robinson
Faculty member at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies & Former Director of the James Webb Space Telescope at NASAVee Kativhu
Content Creator, Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals for UNICEF, Founder & Former Director of Empowered By VeeSir Trevor Phillips
Presenter of Sunday Morning on Sky News, Former President of the Partnership Council at the John Lewis Partnership & Author of Windrush: The Irresistible Rise of Multi-Racial BritainShazia Hussain
DEI & Talent Acquisition Lead at Enterprise Developer Group, Founder of womenstennis_socialslondon, Founder of Gourmet Mithai & Former Lead Talent Acquisition Consultant at Accenture UKHadley Gill
Former Head of Integrated Protective Security at the National Crime Agency & Chair of the NCA Ethnic Minorities NetworkJawahir Roble
The UK's First Black Female Hijab-Wearing Referee for Football Beyond BordersWhy is Racial Equality Important in a Business?
Businesses should promote racial equality because addressing inequity and racism leads to higher employee satisfaction, loyalty, and creativity.
Moreover, studies find that companies that take proactive measures to facilitate racial equality record an average 58% increase in revenue, as compared to those who do not.
Source: Henley Business School
How to Promote Racial Equality in the Workplace?
To promote racial equity in the workplace, organisations should implement structural changes. This includes diversifying hiring and leadership, fostering an inclusive culture, offering bias training, and creating transparent systems for advancement.
Alternatively, you can hire a leading Racial Equality Keynote Speaker to address your employees, executives and management about how they can foster racial equality in the workplace.
Source: Harvard Business Review
Why Should You Hire a Racial Equality Speaker?
It is key to make your employees feel seen, heard and valued in the workplace. Hiring a Racial Equality speaker is a clear way to show your employees that you care for them & want to support them.
Take a look at The BAME Speakers Agency’s 10 Best Keynote Speakers for Race Equality Week & contact us to hire a Racial Equality keynote speaker today!
