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.
#33: Have a Support Structure in place for your Employees
It is important to have a clear support structure for your employees (including specific additional support for different protected characteristics as appropriate) and ensure that it is clearly signposted and accessible. This includes things like HR policies, guidance as to any resources available, any training, and information about any staff networks/ employee resource groups that provide support.
Read the full “How to be an Ally” series here.
