Workplace Nepotism Undermines Social Mobility
Nepotism noun the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives, friends, or associates, especially by giving them jobs. When reading the definition of "nepotism", I am reminded of Uncle Ben's iconic line in Spiderman (2002) " With great power comes great responsibility ". Geeky pop-culture references aside, nepotism threatens the jobs of thousands in the city, as exclusive cultures lacking meritocracy create toxic workplaces that undermine hard work. In this blog, I want to share my thoughts on the below points: What is nepotism; How does nepotism threaten business; and Countering nepotism with an inclusive "Speak Up" culture. What is nepotism? Reading the above, it's clear that nepotism relates to an abuse of power. Just look at the synonyms in The Collins Dictionary : favouritism, unfairness, prejudice. For socially mobile individuals (who are likely to have few contacts in the business world) nepotism presents a legi
