Ethnic minority employment bulletin: September 2021
Updated 1 December 2022
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Welcome to our September Local Employment Partnership (LEP) Bulletin, intended to provide LEPs with up to date information, articles, research, case studies, as well as strategic and practical advice about Ethnic Minority Employment.
Rural racism in Dorset: Why is our countryside 98% white?
In the predominantly rural county, the population is 97.9% white. This article covers real life experiences of the 2.1% who do not identify as white living in Dorset.
‘Employers ignore you if they can’t pronounce your surname’
New findings from the Resolution Foundation shows that young people have suffered the sharpest rise in unemployment in nearly 3 decades during the pandemic, with recent education leavers and young black people hit the hardest.
BME people in England still facing racial inequality, report says
Legislation, institutional practices and society’s customs continue to harm BME groups, Runnymede Trust report says.
Improving ethnic diversity and inclusivity for people of colour at work
Learn about diverse workplaces, inclusive BAME workplace environments and the ethnicity pay gap in this great first step to better workplace representation.
Lloyd’s of London sets ethnic minority staff targets as it bounces back from COVID19 losses
Lloyd’s, the world’s biggest insurance market announced an imminent target for minority ethnic representation across the market.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you’re employed and cannot work
Guidance for people who are employed and cannot work due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Support, training and advice on finding your next opportunity
If you are looking for a new job or thinking about making a change, answer a few short questions to get personalised support, tips and advice. Take the first step towards your next opportunity with Jobhelp for you.