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.
#14: Monitor your firm pay reviews, bonuses, and promotions for any bias
It is important to challenge bias and remove barriers within your internal processes. Part of being an ally is ensuring that these reviews take place, seeking feedback from colleagues and identifying and removing barriers and bias.
One key area to consider is whether there is any bias in in your pay and rewards schemes and therefore it is important to monitor for any bias across the annual cycle of pay reviews, bonuses, and promotions.
Read the full “How to be an Ally” series here.
