Racism extends beyond cricket
Given the current furore about racism in cricket, accountants should also take defensive action. But many practices may not have up to date policies on racism and associated issues.
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"First, try reviewing your employment policies to see whether they specifically outlaw every kind of offensive behaviour. If not, perhaps it is time to make some changes."
And how would any employer be able to write such a policy? Every kind?
Having written such a policy how can it be policed without excessive intrusion and deliberate invasive online snooping
Indeed the snooping itself would be equally offensive as it presupposes that staff are knowingly posting "offensive" material
.. or even sentient (it's getting harder to tell the bots from the trolls from the plants etc). :-)
But I agree, there's a world of difference between being sensitive to others' feelings (which as Paul hints is not something you can police) ... and being restricted by the preaching of people who are like Geiger-counters for potential causes of offence.
The other thing needing reviewed, if going down the route of considering the possibility of having to deal with partners re these issues, is reviewing the actual partnership agreement as you may not have any powers within it beyond the somewhat subjective disrepute clauses.
"The problem here could be if you discovered that one of your fellow partners indulged in an activity that should lead to suspension or dismissal."
"I would be surprised if their collective social media accounts contained no words or thoughts that could cause offence."
Especially as there are some who look for things to be offended by.
I understand that statues of W G Grace are being pulled down across the world. Due to his links with English cricket.
Yes, quite right too. (I think that is the correct thing to say to avoid getting cancelled).
The problem here could be if you discovered that one of your fellow partners indulged in an activity that should lead to suspension or dismissal.