Baroness Ruby McGregor, chief executive of Mitie group is investigating why black and minority ethnic (BME) people find it more difficult to progress into managerial and senior positions than their white counterparts is calling on people to share their views.
The call for evidence launched earlier this year is aimed at people from all BME communities across Great Britain to help Baroness McGregor-Smith understand the obstacles faced by people in the labour market, from recruitment through to executive level.
Baroness Smith, who has been known as the first Asian woman CEO in a FTSE 250 company, believes in a more 'inclusive' policy has never looked at herself as a role model, though now a champion of this role, she wants the stories of extra ordinary people and their journeys to be told.
She will publish the findings of her independent review into the obstacles that people from different communities face in the labour market, what impact this has on the economy and employers, and, for the first time, will bring together data that shows the extent of the problem.
The review will also include recommendations to government and business on how BME talent can be fully utilised by employers as well as highlighting best practice from across the public and private sectors.
Baroness Smith may be still awaiting for your opinion. You can submit your view at https://beisgovuk.citizenspace.com/lm/baroness-mcgregor-smith-review/consultation/intro/view.
The last date for submission is 22 August 2016.
