3 ways to be a better ally in the workplace | Melinda Epler

3 ways to be a better ally in the workplace | Melind...

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· The speaker shares her personal experience of facing challenges as a woman in the workplace.

· Microaggressions and toxic workplace culture can impede an individual's ability to work effectively.

· Allyship is about understanding and correcting imbalances in opportunity and supporting others.

· Developing diverse and inclusive teams leads to increased innovation, productivity, and profitability.

· Everyone can be an ally, regardless of their background or privilege.
Allies should avoid microaggressions, actively listen, and give their full attention to others.

· Interrupting others should be avoided, and credit should be given when echoing someone's ideas.

· Learning and respecting the language used to describe someone's identity is important.

· Advocating for underrepresented individuals, intervening in power dynamics, and promoting diversity in panels are ways to be an ally.

· Significant actions include mentoring, volunteering, transforming teams, and advocating for change at the company level.

· Creating a supportive environment through allyship leads to thriving individuals, better teams, products, and companies.

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