There is a lack of awareness around Black Coaching and its potential benefits. Below are three reasons why you need black coaches: 1. Systemic racism is still a big issue If you’re still not convinced that systemic racism is an issue, then take a look at the recent stats surrounding BAME representation in senior management positions. As mentioned before, only 2% of BAME people make it into these positions. This is a direct result of the systemic racism that exists in our society. The lack of BAME representation is a symptom of the bigger issue at hand. Coaching Bow can help to address this issue by providing employees with the tools and knowledge to recognise and challenge systemic racism. 2. Coaching Bow can help to improve employee retention It’s no secret that black employees are more likely to leave their jobs than their white counterparts. In fact, black employees are 3.5 times more likely to leave their jobs due to a lack of career progression. One of the key reasons for this is the lack of BAME representation in senior management positions.
