6 Years After Sept. 11, Muslims See More Inclusive Workplaces

From DiversityInc.com

6 Years After Sept. 11, Muslims See More Inclusive Workplaces

By Yoji Cole

After the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, many American Muslims encountered increased hostility in the workplace, both overt and subtle. But that has changed in the last few years, as more corporations have become increasingly aware of the need for religious inclusion.

 

Lina Sayed's parents didn't want their 24-year-old daughter to face ridicule fresh out of school at New York University (NYU). Their concerns grew stronger after Sayed decided she would wear a hijab at her new job with JPMorgan Chase, No. 9 on The 2007 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity^® list.

 

Sayed's parents warned her about job discrimination, especially in the wake of Sept. 11. Seeing that the nation's collective fervor to get "them" before they get "us" led too many people to turn on their Muslim neighbors and coworkers, Sayed's parents were worried she would be isolated or an easy target.

 

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