The Anti-Racist Organization : Dismantling Systemic Racism in the Workplace

"The first question I hear from organizations seeking to incorporate racial equity practice is, 'What do we do?' Dr Shereen Daniels answers that question with clarity, depth, and practical direction. This book should be on every organizational leader's bookshelf." —Dr. Robin DiAngelo, New York Times best-selling author of White Fragility "An amazing and inspiring book." —HR Director Tackle systemic racism in the workplace with practical strategies In The Anti-Racist Organization: Dismantling Systemic Racism in the Workplace, HR strategist Dr Shereen Daniels delivers an incisive and honest discussion of how business leaders can change workplace practices to create a more anti-racist and equitable environment. The author draws on her personal and client-facing experience, historical fact, legal proceedings, HR insights, and quantitative analysis to equip readers with the knowledge and tools they need to transform their companies. Dr Daniels also looks at: The role of executive leaders and how to push past discomfort to credibly and authentically lead change Strategies for recognising the problem of systemic racism and implementing impactful solutions Why it’s important to empower colleagues to be pioneers of change and how to do that Explanations of why diversity and inclusion initiatives haven’t yet solved the problem Ways language can either be a weapon to perpetuate systemic racism or a tool to dismantle An indispensable exploration of how systemic racism is ingrained into business structures, policies, and decision-making, The Anti-Racist Organization belongs in the libraries of leaders prepared to examine how their organizations produce unequal outcomes, and to take responsibility for what they find.