Chatter about Race: Anti-Racism and Supporting Refugees | Episode 4

Employers need to both encourage and sustain racial inclusion in their organisation, and take a stand against discrimination and abuse when it occurs.

In this episode, we'll speak about white allyship, anti-racism, and supporting refugees into employment:

(2:05-10:43) Employment Law Update from Adam Haines, Partner and Aaron & Partners

(10:54-41:53) Action, Allyship and Anti-Racism. What is the role of white allies, and how can an organisation take an actively anti-racist stance? Discussed by John Herring (Strategic Lead at the GMHSC), Sandra Kerr (Race Equality Director for Business in the Community) and Curtis Cole (Writer, Actor and Director for Odd Arts)

(42:00-57:28) The recruitment of refugee workers: what is the best practice, and how can employers support? Led by Matt Powell, CEO and Founder of Breaking Barriers

Connect with The Good Employment Charter:

Connect on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3CSB3NO) and LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/3kSV9BA)

Check out the Charter Website: https://bit.ly/3CXj09m

Resources relevant to this episode:

The Race at Work Charter: https://bit.ly/3yWhOTl

Race at Work Charter Resources: "Race at Work: Black Voices" Report (https://bit.ly/3ofQgTY), Race at Work Scorecard Report (https://bit.ly/3IVOl0d), Anti Racism and Allyship in the Workplace Guide (https://bit.ly/3Otdy37), Managers Guide for Supporting Ethnically Diverse Women (https://bit.ly/3v6Gnfc)

CIPD - Tackling Racism in the Workplace Resources and Guidance: https://bit.ly/3zmH46D

The music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. Tracks featured: Dirtbike Lovers, Borough, Turning to You, These Times.