An ally is someone who is not a member of an underrepresented group but who takes action to support that group to help make their workplace more diverse and inclusive for all.
For workplaces to become truly inclusive it is up to people who hold positions of privilege to be active allies and to take responsibility for making changes that will help others be successful.
Allies at all levels can take action with simple, everyday efforts that make a real difference and in this series, we highlight some things that you can do to be an ally and to support your colleagues from underrepresented groups.
#12: Show your commitment and take action by signing up to Diversity Charters
There are lots of ED&I Charters (both for the legal professional and for businesses more generally) that firms can sign up to to show their commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. Diversity and Inclusion Charters are designed to help firms turn their commitment to diversity and inclusion into positive, practical action for their businesses, staff and clients and to help them capture data and measure/publicise progress.
You can find a list of some of the ED&I Charters here and here.
Read the full “How to be an Ally” series here.
