Diversity 360 Series Event: Allyship in the Workplace

The Office of Inclusive Excellence's final Diversity 360 Series for the Spring semester is called "Allyship in the Workplace". The virtual workshop will be held on Wednesday, Apr. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Dr. Joanna Schwartz, Professor of Marketing from the College of Business and Technology, will be the facilitator. 



When you hear the word “allyship”, what do you think it is? While a majority of employees think of themselves as allies, research shows many employees don’t know how to do it, or even know what it means. According to Deloitte’s 2019 State of Inclusion Survey, while 92% of people already see themselves as allies in the workplace, only 29% say they actually speak up when they perceive bias, and 34% simply ignore it.

 

Being an ally at work means acknowledging your power and influence and using them to advocate for fairness and equity in the workplace. As an employee of GCSU, you have the ability to become an ally and help shape the actions and culture around you—thus fostering an environment that is respectful, inclusive, and supportive, and helps everyone have a secure sense of belonging.

 

Participants will learn:

• Key terms and concepts as well as how allyship impacts an organization’s culture
• Identify characteristics of a good ally in the workplace
• How to show up for coworkers who hold traditionally marginalized identities
• How to develop the skills and the awareness to become a better ally

Registration to attend the workshop is open. All registrants will receive the link to the workshop.