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VIDEO: BEING A BETTER ALLY


VIDEO: BEING A BETTER ALLY


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Inclusivity and diversity are important in the workplace, not only because
companies with higher rates of diversity have been found to have increased
profitability and productivity, but because fostering a work environment that
encourages empathy and acceptance means creating a workplace in which people
feel comfortable to be themselves.

Pride Month is the perfect reminder that being an ally is an important part of
creating a work environment that values inclusion. Be an ally and celebrate
Pride, at work and beyond:



Be visible. One of the most important first steps in becoming an ally for the
LGBTQ+ community is visibility. Be open about your allyship! Doing so not only
shows your support but can encourage others to become allies as well. From
jewelry to buttons to other dress-code-appropriate attire, adding some rainbow
additions to your wardrobe, inside or outside of work, during the month of June
can be a fun and easy way to join in the festivities and show your support.



Participate. From walking in a parade to attending a movie screening, there are
all sorts of ways to participate in Pride Month. Members of the community should
feel encouraged to invite coworkers to Pride events, and the company can join by
offering sponsorships and accommodating schedules when possible.



Take an active approach to incorporating inclusion into your company’s
culture. Set a foundation of inclusivity by putting specific policies in your
company’s introduction processes, which will help solidify acceptance and
inclusivity as significant tenets of your organization in the future. Continue
by hosting a seminar to increase sensitivity and offer an opportunity for
education. If your company doesn’t already have one, you could also create a
diversity and inclusion committee, which can help promote a culture of
inclusion, assess hiring processes, organize events, and adjust policies to
ensure inclusivity.



Don’t make assumptions. It’s easy to make assumptions about others based on our
own version of normal. But before you start assuming things about others—from
their likes and dislikes to their identities—remember that each person’s
experiences and circumstances are different.



Be prepared to offer support. It’s an uncomfortable fact that members of the
LGBTQ+ community experience higher levels of harassment than
their cisgendered, heterosexual counterparts. As an ally, you should be prepared
to speak up on someone’s behalf or address questionable comments. Allyship is
active.



Give back. Whether by organizing a donation or volunteering and encouraging
others to join you, giving back to the LGBTQ+ organizations in your area is a
fabulous way to celebrate Pride Month in the workplace. Companies can encourage
team members to give back by planning fundraisers or giving employees an
afternoon off to volunteer.



Look beyond labels. People are layered. From hobbies to interests to opinions,
no one is defined by a single aspect of their identity. Even when people seem
different on the surface, the closer you look, the more likely you are to find
similarities.



We’ve all heard of “coming out,” that moment when a member of the LGBTQ+
community shares their orientation with family and friends. But what
heterosexual people often overlook is that the process of “coming out” isn’t a
single event but one someone will repeat in various situations—such as the
workplace—many times throughout their life. A vital aspect of being an ally is
helping to create social and work environments in which members of the LGBTQ+
community feel comfortable sharing their identity rather than being compelled to
keep it secret.



Watch: In this video from The Social, hear from members of the LGBTQ+ community
on more ways you can put allyship into practice. They offer various tips on what
to do and what not to do in order to achieve diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace.


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Next Steps: Educating yourself is a good first step in most situations and
becoming an ally to the LGBTQ+ community is no different. There are many
resources for education and opportunities to be an active ally, a prominent one
being PFLAG, the first and largest organization for allyship in the United
States. Remember that Pride isn’t confined to the month of June, and the focus
on creating an inclusive workplace shouldn’t be either.


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