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Addressing racial inequality in the workplace

Last Updated
26 March 2026
Source
Scottish Government / mygov.scot

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

1B. Include equality and human rights in People and HR strategies 3A. Understand legal obligations 5B. Promote cultural initiatives

Implementation Levels:

Development
Foundation

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Economic Development/Enterprise Education Government Health and social care Justice Local authorities Third Sector

Role:

Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists HR Professionals Policy Officers/Makers Senior Leaders/Management

Resource content

A guidance page for employers on the ethnicity pay and employment gaps faced by racialised minorities in Scotland. It sets out the legal context, the barriers people face in recruitment and progression, and practical actions employers can take including anonymised sifts, diverse panels, inclusive communication, and positive action.

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