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.
#27: Add your pronouns to your email footer and/LinkedIn Profile
Add your pronouns to your email footer and/or LinkedIn Profile. This not only helps create space for conversation around pronouns and gender-identity more generally, but also helps normalise checking on how to address someone accurately.
Further Reading:
- Read: the Law Society Guide to Using pronouns in the Workplace
- Why we use pronouns in our signatures (Inclusive Employers Blog)
Read the full “How to be an Ally” series here.
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