How to become a better ally in the workplace

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The killing of George Floyd and the ensuing protests against police brutality have forced companies to take accountability for everything from lack of diversity in leadership to insufficient inclusion practices and policies.

Corporate statements responding to the aftermath — from speaking out against racial injustice to pledges to increase diversity and to donate to civil rights groups — are good first steps, but the most important thing one can do as an ally is to take action, says Risha Grant, a diversity, inclusion and bias expert.

Evelina Nedlund
Associate editor

Evelina Nedlund is an associate editor of Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser. She can be contacted via email at evelina.nedlund@arizent.com.


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