Professional Consequences of Racism

Racism in the workplace undermines professional growth, safety, and fairness.

For Black and minoritised professionals, it often means being overlooked for promotions, excluded from networks, or held to higher standards than peers.

Persistent microaggressions and discriminatory practices can erode confidence, affect job performance, and lead to burnout or withdrawal from the profession altogether.

In healthcare, racism not only harms individual staff but also weakens team cohesion, reduces workforce retention, and ultimately compromises patient care.

Addressing racism is not just a moral obligation, it is a workforce and quality imperative.