Despite the attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion that have happened over the past year, efforts to move corporate America toward workplace fairness for all will continue. As we reflect on 2022, we’d like to…
Allyship
A Conversation about ERGs with Rachel Salinas, Senior Program Manager, Employee Giving, AT&T
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Linda Bell, Senior Business Writer at DiversityInc, spoke with Rachel Salinas, National President, Inter-Tribal Council of AT&T Employees (ICAE). Salinas shared why she got involved with ICAE,…
DiversityInc Announces 2022 Validated Allies
Allyship is a journey rather than a destination. The work of an ally never really ends and allies understand they are not necessarily always working toward a goal, but rather, serving a greater purpose. Each…
What It Means To Be a Disability Ally
Emily Ladau first ventured into disability advocacy at age 10. She appeared on several episodes of Sesame Street, where she educated children about living with a disability. Ladau was born with Larsen syndrome, a rare…
Why is There an Active Allyship Gap in the Workplace?
Jeena Cho recalls the many times she could have used an ally at work — too many for her to remember. One day after the Uvalde school shooting, the mindfulness coach and consultant said she…
Male Allyship in the Workplace
Approximately seven years ago, Tim Lockie’s daughter said something that surprised him. “Dad, you’re really sexist,” she said. Instead of getting defensive, the CEO and founder of Now IT Matters, a Salesforce consulting practice, asked…
Beyond the Crisis: Making Allyship a Lifelong Journey
Crises such as the murder of George Floyd by police in Minnesota and the rise of Asian hate crimes over the past two years have led companies to increase Black allyship, Asian allyship and the…
Overcoming the Cognitive Barriers to Allyship
Allyship has been a buzzword since the summer of 2020, and we don’t expect it to go anywhere in 2022. More people than ever have expressed intentions in becoming an ally at a time when…
The Keys to Allyship: Understanding What an Ally Is and the Role They Play in an Inclusive Workplace
With the re-emergence and reinvigoration of social justice movements over the past year, allyship has become a central talking point for people within corporate diversity circles and those looking to do more to support their…