Creating change at work requires allyship and advocacy. Allyship is actively supporting people from marginalized groups and advocacy is proactively building relationships within and across groups to drive positive, structural change on a systemic issue.
Inclusive leaders drive belonging and retention by fostering acceptance and inclusion for marginalized groups, including people of color. Through allyship and curiosity—seeking diverse views, listening, and learning—managers can create welcoming, inclusive workplaces that thrive.
of employee experiences of inclusion are explained by their manager’s inclusive leadership behaviors.
of team problem-solving can be attributed to employeees' feeling of inclusion.
The more engagement we can create, the more we can move the needle on culture change. Allies, advocates, gender partners, champions, and sponsors at all levels are crucial to the advancement of people from marginalized communities.
