Talking about race and ethnicity can be difficult, but do it anyway

Fostering inclusive workplaces

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For many people, race and ethnicity seem to be harder to talk about than other forms of diversity. It is understandable that we feel discomfort from a psychological perspective, but in order to create inclusive workplaces, it is vital to understand why we feel the fear and do it anyway.

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