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BBC News By Chiyo Robertson image captionRoger Ferguson: "It has everything to do with the colour of one's skin" George Floyd's murder at the hands of police in the US city of Minneapolis last year shocked the world and prompted a reckoning on race. Businesses were quick to speak out, from #BlackLivesMatter posts to promises to fight racism, pay inequality and diversity at work. Yet a year later, boardrooms remain overwhelmingly white and black workers dominate low-wage, entry-level jobs. Roger Ferguson is a rarity in corporate America. One of just five black chief executives (CEO) running ...

What is workplace unconscious bias - and what can we do about it? It's an insidious force that can affect our self-esteem and career prospects By Radhika Sanghani Getty Images Unlike outward displays of prejudice, unconscious bias is subtle. The perpetrator normally isn’t aware of what they’re doing and, often, the victim isn’t sure whether they’re experiencing bias or not. You might suspect that you’ve been on the receiving end of it, but not feel 100% sure. When Yasmin* applied for a promotion at work, she was pretty confident that she’d get it.She’d just smashed all h...