The Haringey Employment Gap Report reveals that ethnic minority communities face significant employment disparities, with rates up to 30% lower than the overall workforce. The report notes that 40% of working-age disabled residents are unemployed, reflecting severe challenges within these groups. Additionally, the Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities experience the highest unemployment rate at 78%. Many employed individuals from marginalized backgrounds hold part-time or low-paying jobs, with most disabled residents earning between £1,000 and £2,000 per month. Dr. Jane Lewis emphasized the need for employers to implement policies like blind recruitment and inclusive leadership training to address these inequalities.
Research shows that ethnic minority communities in Haringey face up to 30% lower employment rates compared to the borough's overall workforce, highlighting significant disparities.
40 percent of working-age disabled residents in Haringey are not in work, indicating severe challenges faced by marginalized communities in the labor market.
Dr. Jane Lewis noted that while employment gaps are common, the scale of disparities among Haringey’s communities is vast and unacceptable in 2025.
The report highlighted that the Pakistani and Bangladeshi community in Haringey has the highest unemployment rate, reaching 78 percent.
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