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Allyship

Allyship is the art of listening, empathy, and action. Become an outspoken advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion on all fronts using these resources.

Employer Resources

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): What They Are & Why They’re Beneficial

And how employers can ensure they serve a real purpose

Diversity

Why That Feeling of Belonging in the Workplace Is So Important

“No one belongs here more than you.” —Brené Brown

Diversity

LGBTQ-Friendly Companies: 11 Key Contributors to Inclusive Cultures

A breakdown of policies and practices that support queer and trans employees

Employer Resources

Anonymous Hiring: What It Is & Why It’s Important

Plus, 4 additional ways to combat discrimination in the hiring process

Culture & Professionalism

Miss, Mrs., Ms.: When to Use These Terms & How to Be More Inclusive

Introductions...for her!

Allyship

How to Hold Space for Your Coworkers (& Why You Should)

Listening is an act of allyship

Allyship

What a Male Feminist Is and How to Be One

Forward this to your male coworkers

Diversity

Gender Parity in the Workplace: What Is It & What Can We Do About It?

The measure of representation

Diversity

What Is Gendered Language & What Are the Alternatives?

Times when you might be gatekeeping without even knowing it

Diversity

‘You Have to See It to Be It’: Why Women Role Models Are Key to Gender Equality

The case for representation and women who help other women shine

Guides to Discrimination

The Origins of Sexism & Why It’s Just as Toxic as Ever

“The emotional, sexual, and psychological stereotyping of females begins when the doctor says: ‘It's a girl.’” ―Shirley Chisholm

Diversity

Equity vs. Equality: What’s the Difference in the Workplace?

And what’s needed to normalize and uphold equity in your company's culture

Allyship

9 TED Talks That Will Make You a Better Ally

Thoughts on advocacy, accommodation, bias, intersectionality, and more

Applying

4 Red Flags in Job Descriptions That Should Make You Think Twice

Those alarm bells are a-ringin’

Diversity

Tokenism: What It Is & How It Affects Our Workplaces

It's the band-aid "solution" to a systemic problem

Allyship

4 Implicit Association Tests That Will Change the Way You Think in the Workplace

Quiz your subconscious—consciously

Allyship

Introduction to Intersectionality: 8 Ways Identity Affects Employment

There is no one-size-fits-all discrimination

Employer Resources

How to Write a Job Description for the First Time

Plus, 4 types of bias and discriminatory language to avoid

Employer Resources

What Is Inclusion in the Workplace?

And how do I get it right in my organization?

Allyship

TERFs & The Dangers of TERFism in the Workplace

And how to stand up to exclusionary thinking
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Experts

Joe Cardillo

Job search coach

Lisa Lewis Miller

Career coach

Lauran Star

Workplace expert

Lily Zheng

Diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant
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