Diversity & Inclusion Retail August 12, 2021Almost a quarter of fashion employees say they have seen biased behavior in the workplace, usually based on race, ethnicity, or appearance. A Black fashion executive told us, “I’ve had a white peer say to me that I don’t have to worry about layoffs because [the company] can’t let go of the Black person, or they verbalize that they think I got a promotion because I’m Black.” We strive to provide individuals with disabilities equal access to our website. If you would like information about this content we will be happy to work with you. Please email us at: McKinsey_Website_Accessibility@mckinsey.com To explore the interactive, see “Voices and viewpoints of fashion students and emerging designers,” July 20, 2021.