Talent isn’t the problem. The system is.
Many organisations say they value talent, fairness, and merit.
Yet outcomes tell a different story. Progression often depends on access to information that isn’t written down. This is the hidden curriculum of work.
Racism at work is often hidden, not absent.
Last week, we explored how avoiding necessary conversations increases stress. This week, we ask the question: Who pays the price when conversations aren’t happening?
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