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💡 Spotlight on recent findings: Individuals from underrepresented communities appreciate acts of allyship more than we may initially surmise. 🌿Such revelations offer an opportunity to reassess how we perceive and engage in allyship within our organizations. Allyship, as a strategy for advocating inclusivity and promoting diversity, seems to have been unfairly underrated. 🤝Here's my prediction in regards to these findings: •   I foresee companies increasingly emphasizing the importance of allyship to foster diversity and inclusivity. •   We might see organizational programs being rolled out specifically focused on allyship. 💭A bit of my thoughts on this: 1.   It's evident that organizations should invest in creating a conducive environment where allyship flourishes. It doesn't only promote empathy among employees, but it’s a movement towards creating a genuinely inclusive workspace. 2.   It’s critical to communicate that allyship is not about sympathizing - it's about standing up for what's right, recognizing systemic limitations, and coming together to combat prejudice. 3.   Genuine acts of allyship can go a long way in comforting those who often find themselves marginalized in workplaces. Downing the magnifying glass on allyship can surely act as a beacon softening their walk. Global professionals, it’s time to rejig our perceptions, nurture our understanding and embrace the true essence of allyship. Let's use this piece of information as a wake-up call - to be a more conscious ally and help others feel seen, heard, and valued. In concluding, attuning ourselves with allyship is not an item to check off on the diversity and inclusion list - it's an ongoing journey. Every step taken in support and empathy is a step closer to a fairer, more empathetic workspace. Let's champion the cause and be a part of the bigger conversation. #Allyship #WorkplaceDiversity #Inclusivity

Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of intersectionality, advocacy, and allyship in the context of neurodiversity? We're thrilled to introduce our "Bridging the Gap: Empowering Neurodiversity Allies" workshop—a transformative 60-minute session designed to empower employees like you to become powerful allies for your neurodivergent colleagues. In today's diverse workplace, it's crucial to recognise the unique experiences and challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals from different backgrounds. Our "Bridging the Gap" workshop is an opportunity for you to expand your knowledge and develop the skills needed to advocate for and support your neurodivergent colleagues, considering the complexities of intersectionality. During this dynamic workshop, you'll gain insights and understanding in three key areas: 🌟 Embracing Intersectionality: Explore the concept of intersectionality and its significance in understanding the diverse experiences of individuals with neurodivergent conditions. We'll delve into the intersection of gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, and other factors, highlighting the importance of recognising and addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals with intersecting identities. 🤝 Advocacy for Neurodivergent Colleagues: Discover the power of advocacy and its role in creating positive change within your workplace. We'll explore effective strategies to advocate for your neurodivergent colleagues, ensuring their voices are heard, their strengths are recognised, and their needs are accommodated. 💡 Becoming an Ally: Learn practical ways to become an ally for your neurodivergent colleagues. We'll delve into the principles of allyship, including active listening, empathy, and understanding. Through interactive discussions and real-life scenarios, you'll gain the tools and skills needed to support, validate, and uplift your neurodivergent colleagues in meaningful ways. By the end of this workshop, you'll have a solid foundation in intersectionality, advocacy, and allyship, enabling you to create a workplace culture that celebrates and empowers neurodiversity. To learn more about our workshop, simply visit our website to get in touch. #Neurodiversity #Intersectionality #Allyship #DiversityandInclusion

Is allyship just a buzzword? Are some employers guilty of using this when talking about how they progress their inclusion journey but when you lift the lid it's all just performative? What is an ally? An ally is anyone who takes action, be it big or small to advance the equality of an under represented group they are not a part of. It is a journey and everyone has the potential to be an ally. It’s the only way organisations can move forward in their journey to become more inclusive. It doesn’t involve wearing a cape 🦸♀️, a badge and it’s not about being a saviour. It does involve taking action to advance equality in the workplace for underrepresented groups. Authentic allyship includes: 📣 Using your power, influences and networks to promote, advocate and amplify the voices and talents of underrepresented groups in the workplace. 📚 Putting in the work to educate ourselves: podcasts, articles, films, books, documentaries and talk to your Employee Networks. 🗣️ If you see or hear someone saying something inappropriate at work, say something. Don't ignore it. Speak up. 🙋Always ask then make assumptions. Important to ask questions, lean in and learn from experiences of under-represented groups in the workplace. Just because we have not experienced something doesn’t mean it hasn’t happened i.e. “I hear you” “Thank you for sharing". What are you doing today to be an ally?

A Diversity Expert on Why Inclusivity is a Low Bar, and Indivisibility is the Real Aim https://buff.ly/3V1LQ4C #Diversity and #inclusivity are crucial topics in today's society, but according to a distinguished expert, aiming for inclusivity alone may not be enough. In a thought-provoking article, the expert delves into why #indivisibility should be the ultimate goal when striving for a truly #diverse and #equitable world. While inclusivity focuses on including various groups and perspectives, indivisibility takes it a step further by emphasizing the #interconnectedness and #interdependence of all individuals and communities. By aiming for indivisibility, we move beyond simply checking boxes for representation and instead work towards fostering a sense of #unity and #collaboration among diverse groups. To illustrate this point, consider a workplace that prides itself on being inclusive by hiring individuals from different backgrounds. While this is a positive step, true progress is only achieved when these individuals are not just present, but actively engaged and valued for their unique contributions. This shift from inclusivity to indivisibility transforms a diverse team into a #cohesive unit where each member is essential to the #collective success. Statistics show that organizations that prioritize indivisibility and create a culture of #belonging experience higher levels of employee #satisfaction, #productivity, and #innovation. When individuals feel truly seen, heard, and supported, they are more likely to bring their #authentic selves to the table, leading to a richer exchange of ideas and a more #dynamic work environment. In conclusion, while inclusivity is a necessary starting point, striving for indivisibility is the key to unlocking the full potential of diversity. By embracing the interconnectedness of all individuals and working towards a sense of unity and collaboration, we can create a more #equitable and inclusive society for all. @officialdham

We contribute to being #GreaterTogether at BlueRock by celebrating uniqueness, individuality, authenticity, diversion, and belonging. This year WTS Global is creating awareness, inspiring commitment and encouraging diversity and inclusion within the community and we wanted to share just how BlueRock contributes to this global standard. BlueRock's Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Inclusion working group has been super proud to celebrate a diverse range of events at our Melbourne offices from celebrating NAIDOC week, International Women's Day, IDAHOBIT and Wear it Purple Day, to launching some pretty awesome initiatives including a brand new Diversity & Inclusion policy, ERGs, a dedicated "safe space", and last but not least, gender pronouns for our signatures! Implementing this in our workplace creates a safe and inviting environment for our Rockers to just be themselves! In our 2023 staff engagement survey, we asked what makes BlueRock different and this is what our BlueRockers said... ⭐ "It's the culture, which treats, everybody with equality, autonomy and accountability from the top all the way down." ⭐ "[BlueRock] values diversity and supports/recognises our hobbies/interests/side hustles outside of work." ⭐ "Very good culture, great benefits. [BlueRock] seems more modern in its approach." ⭐ "We actually care." ⭐ "The ability to come to work as myself - I have had to dilute how I look/my personality in prior roles as standard." ⭐ "The awareness that [BlueRock] has a responsibility to the community within which it operates - it takes its social license seriously." ⭐ "BlueRock is very transparent with management decisions, finances and broader business initiatives. A high level of employee engagement." This feedback is why we know that if you do things you love with people you care about, good things happen...and you should have fun and be yourself while you do it! #uniteddiversity #empoweredbyinclusion #greatertogether #stillonthemove

Is allyship just a buzzword? Are some employers guilty of using this when talking about how they progress their inclusion journey but when you lift the lid it's all just performative? What is an ally? An ally is anyone who takes action, be it big or small to advance the equality of an under represented group they are not a part of. It is a journey and everyone has the potential to be an ally. It’s the only way organisations can move forward in their journey to become more inclusive. It doesn’t involve wearing a cape 🦸♀️, a badge and it’s not about being a saviour. It does involve taking action to advance equality in the workplace for underrepresented groups. Authentic allyship includes: 📣 Using your power, influences and networks to promote, advocate and amplify the voices and talents of underrepresented groups in the workplace. 📚 Putting in the work to educate ourselves: podcasts, articles, films, books, documentaries and talk to your Employee Networks. 🗣️ If you see or hear someone saying something inappropriate at work, say something. Don't ignore it. Speak up. 🙋Always ask then make assumptions. Important to ask questions, lean in and learn from experiences of under-represented groups in the workplace. Just because we have not experienced something doesn’t mean it hasn’t happened i.e. “I hear you” “Thank you for sharing". What are you doing today to be an ally?

Allyship is a verb not a noun meaning it is what we do, through an intersectional lens, on a daily basis. Check out this article from Sogolytics on how to incorporate diversity and inclusion into your everyday routine. #inclusionmatters https://lnkd.in/dUVs5BR5 #diversityandinclusion