THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Why have racial issues surfaced of late? How can businesses reduce racial divides at the workplace?
Many of the recent racial issues have surfaced due to the effects brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. Words like ”Chinese virus” and ”Indian variant” have caustic effects on a society when they creep into and become part of daily communication. These problems intensify when socioeconomic factors like jobs and well-being take a toll during the pandemic.
We should treat everyone with equal dignity and respect regardless of race, language or religion. The problem with racism is that instead of being egalitarian towards people, society becomes elitist instead. We must be careful to ensure this does not take root in Singapore.
There are many ways businesses can reduce racial divides at the workplace. Taking a firm stance against racist jokes or reviewing policies to ensure there are no unconscious biases in hiring are some good starting points. The key is to always have a mindset of inclusion.
Mario Singh
Chief Executive Office
Fullerton Markets
