Every May, the United States and Canada celebrate the many contributions to their nations by citizens with Asian heritage. May is the chosen month because the US transcontinental railroad was completed in May 1869 due to the hard labor of many Chinese immigrants. The month is also a time to acknowledge the challenges and prejudices these communities still face.
Despite some progress, AANHPI women still face significant pay disparities. Companies can address this by promoting pay transparency, tackling cultural biases, and fostering trust. ERGs can provide a platform for explaining policies, addressing concerns, and nurturing a sense of involvement and fairness. Supporting AANHPI communities through diverse contracting practices and partnerships with AANHPI-owned businesses is equally vital.
of the US workforce are Asian American.
of Asian Americans say they have experienced workplace discrimination.
Research shows that racially and ethnically diverse teams reduce the need for employees from marginalized groups to remain on guard. Greater diversity helps alleviate stressors like isolation, overperformance pressure, and the burden of representing an entire group. Diverse teams also report fewer incidents of discrimination and microaggressions.
