In this video by CIPD, Aggie Mutuma, CEO of Mahogany Inclusion and author of the CIPD guide ‘How to talk about race at work‘ explores steps and considerations for organisations on how to have conversations about race with their employees. It outlines that a considered and compassionate approach is needed in order to achieve a positive outcome. The topics covered include:
Things to do/consider before holding conversations about race
- Reflect on the culture of the organisation
- Make the connection to your organisation
- Set the intention
- Get the organisation ready
- Equip managers and leaders
- Communicate
Things to do/consider when holding conversations about race
- Safe-space conversations
- Potential questions and discussion starters for conversations on race in the workplace
Post-conversation communication and next steps
- Including key themes and learnings plus commitments to actions as a result of these
- An indication of timelines of when employees will start to see the changes
- What part your employees are likely to play in the plans for change
- How you intend to keep the conversation going in order to continue to learn
For further information visit the CIPD’s hub on tackling racism in the workplace.
