A third of black employees think discrimination is getting in the way of their career progress, according to research by the CIPD. 

While the CIPD state their research has laid bare some of the main barriers to equal opportunity at work and also the vital role of HR, leadership and line managers in removing them, Raj Tulsiani, CEO at executive search firm Green Park argues the HR community is “part of the problem” rather than the solution.

“Given that diversity and inclusion are one of the key functions of HR, this can only mean that its own members have been – and still are – partly to blame,” claims Raj Tulsiani. He also stresses the importance that organisations resist the temptation to tackle one diversity issue at a time, “Trying to earn good publicity on the back of one protected characteristic while ignoring lack of progress on another is nonsense and I would urge all employers to tackle the lack of inclusion right across the board.”

This article was published in Personnel Today on the 13th December 2017. For the full Personnel Today article, click here.

Related News

News

22 May, 2026

The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026

The official The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, powered by WorkL, has been published today (22nd May 2026), showcasin...

News

15 May, 2026

The Asymmetric Workforce: A New Lens on Senior Appointments

For twenty years, Green Park has helped organisations think differently about leadership - not simply identifying senior...

News

13 April, 2026

C-Suite Report 2026 Released

As Green Park enters its twentieth year, we are increasingly clear about the questions that matter most to senior leader...

News

27 February, 2026

Workforce Asymmetry: The Talent Challenge Defining Modern Leadership

As Green Park enters its 20th year, we’ve become clear on the defining talent challenges we want to help leaders s...

News

25 June, 2025

Global Talent Conference 2025

We are delighted to announce the third annual virtual Green Park Global Talent Conference on 1st - 2nd October. Join us...

News

19 March, 2025

How to Be an Indispensable CMO

The proportion of CMOs with a seat at the top table is gaining traction as the business focus on customer experience ram...

News

6 March, 2025

It’s Time to Stop Hoping for More Female CEOs - And Start Acting

This International Women's Day, Green Park's Managing Director, Jo Sweetland, highlights the lack of progress in appoint...

News

18 February, 2025

Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of Transformational Leadership

Did you know that 70% of employees don't feel engaged at work? This staggering statistic highlights a critical issue th...