KPMG staff told not to talk about 'ski holidays' or 'private schooling' in order to 'boost inclusivity'.
The firm has been accused of “mad wokery” as it has introduced mandatory unconscious bias training for its 5,300 UK staff. Those who refuse to take part in the sessions risk having their bonuses taken away.
Starting in June, the sessions will help to highlight biases against people from minority communities such as ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.
The sessions are also thought to educate staff on how discussions about expensive skiing holidays, gap years and private schooling can isolate other members of staff.
The company’s decision to make the training mandatory comes one year after UK chairman Bill Michael quit after he was filmed saying he thinks unconscious bias is “crap”.
He said: “I think unconscious bias is complete crap, complete and utter crap for years, it really is. There is no such thing as unconscious bias, I don’t buy it. Because after every single unconscious bias training that has ever been done, nothing’s ever improved.”
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