Race

Employers are finally waking up to the fact that we're a multi-cultural society and they must use the talent from every part of that society or their business will suffer. Nevertheless, people from minority ethnic groups are more likely to be unemployed than white people with the same qualifications, even though legislation has been in place for many years that makes it illegal for employers to discriminate on race. Advice on what to do if you have been discriminated is below.

Use the Web to Build Your Network

As a job hunter in a challenging employment market, you should use multiple resources to obtain information about your target job.

Start a Task Force for Diversity

Simply recruiting minorities is not enough; a good diversity program needs to include strategies and programmes for managing and developing a multicultural workforce

Cultural Credentials

You know two things: Companies are seeking diverse candidates, and you've sent out a tonne of CVs but still can't get your foot in the door because of the tough job market

Are You a Token Worker?

One possible downside of a corporate focus on recruiting people from ethnic minorities is the inadvertent creation of a "token".

Are You a Closet Entrepreneur?

Are you dreaming of starting a business while you're logging time at a corporate job?

Every Race, Colour, Nation and Religion on Earth

London in 2006 is uncharted territory. Never have so many different kinds of people tried living together in the same place before.

Rights Here, Rights Now

The government wants a society where every individual is able to achieve their potential, free from prejudice and discrimination.