Half of black professionals in Ireland believe their ethnicity negatively impacts their career

However, three quarters of respondents to the African Professional Network of Ireland survey feel their sector to be supportive of inclusion and diversity

Lizzy Beecham, African Professional Network of Ireland (APNI), head of LinkedIn Ireland Sharon McCooey, and APNI president Ayo Olabimtan at the inaugural APNI career event in collaboration with LinkedIn. 

Half of black professionals working in Ireland believe their ethnicity has negatively impacted their career opportunities and career progression.

The figures come from a survey of 118 members of the African Professional Network of Ireland (APNI).