Vaishnavi Jayakumar, an Indian-American employee at Meta, has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of anti-Asian bias. She claims that despite her years of experience and requesting a promotion, she was excluded from projects and told she was unqualified. Jayakumar’s workload increased while her performance ratings declined. According to a recent analysis in the US, this reflects a larger pattern of discrimination that the Asian American community experiences in the workplace. The report revealed that although Asians outnumber white employees at companies like Meta, their representation in leadership roles is significantly lower. A 2017 study by Ascend Leadership also found that Asians, especially Asian women, are among the least likely to be promoted into leadership positions.
Jayakumar is demanding policy changes at Meta, including tracking promotion rates for Asian Americans and providing training to managers regarding stereotypes and biases. The goal is to end the systemic barriers faced by Asian employees and create equal opportunities for leadership advancement.
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