2020 was the year that gave minority groups more of a platform to be heard. The drive for change dramatically sped up due to the coverage surrounding Black Lives Matter, and conversations began concerning how to tackle racial discrimination within society. Something that has been bubbling away below the surface for some time. Many self-proclaimed …
What is ageism and what does it look like? Ageism is a form of discrimination which is usually directed towards older employees but can affect younger professionals too. According to a recent article published by Forbes – a key driver for ageism is marginalisation, as it devalues and demoralises an employee in the most insidious …
How would one define allyship? The organisation Lean In defines allyship as “using one’s power or position to support or advocate for coworkers with less power or status.” In a recent study conducted by LeanIn.Org and SurveyMonkey, 80 per cent of white folks identify as allies to colleagues of the LGBTQIA+ and BAME community. Sounds …