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.
#19: Introduce Mandatory Training
All firms should introduce mandatory training on key ED&I topics. If your firm does not already have mandatory training, encourage your HR and/or Learning & Development team to include ED&I training as part of your training programme.
Here are some examples of formal training topics that you might want to consider introducing:
- Unconscious and Conscious Bias;
- Harassment, bullying and sexual harassment;
- race, culture, religion and inclusion;
… and don’t forget, being a good ally also means attending the training and educating yourself on these topics.
Read our full list of training providers and courses here.
Read the full “How to be an Ally” series here.
