Globally, nearly 20% of workers report being overlooked for business trips due to the way they speak, according to a survey conducted by SAP Concur. The survey, which included 3,850 business travelers in 25 markets, found that 18% of men and 16% of women felt they were denied equal business travel opportunities because of their accents. The problem was most prevalent in the Asia-Pacific region, with Australia/New Zealand (31%), Taiwan (26%), and Singapore/Malaysia (25%) reporting the largest percentages of individuals affected by accent discrimination. The survey showed that more people believed their accents played a bigger role in travel opportunities than their physical appearance, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. This accent bias is not limited to communication issues but also extends to negative perceptions of individuals with certain accents. Accent hierarchy and national stereotypes also play a role, with accents from countries like Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States being viewed more favorably than those from Asia. Accent bias can result in non-native speakers being less likely to be hired, assigned lower-status jobs, and earning less. The severity of accent bias in the workplace may vary depending on industry, location, and company culture. Accent reduction classes are controversial, but some employees choose to take them in order to improve their communication skills and overcome discrimination.
Your accent might be the reason for being overlooked in favor of another business opportunity
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