Interview with Dr Fox Mega: Building Trans Allyship in the Workplace
Trans allyship amongst colleagues is crucial for making organisations places where everyone can feel like they belong. This month we interviewed Dr Fox Mega (they/them), a Trans non-binary activist on a mission to co-create a more equitable world of work for all people with their business Dr Mega Consulting. They combine their lived experience, with their social-cognitive neuroscience background to help organisations become spaces where every person can feel safe, seen and valued. In this blog we will understand why Trans allyship is so important, explore the experience of Trans employees in the workplace and provide actionable allyship steps.
Beyond Mentorship: Sponsorship as the Key to Black Career Empowerment
Explore the key differences between mentorship and sponsorship in advancing the careers of Black professionals. This article examines why mentorship alone is insufficient to overcome systemic barriers in the workplace, while sponsorship can be transformative. Learn how sponsors amplify achievements, create opportunities, expand networks, and challenge biases, enabling Black employees to secure leadership positions. Featuring insights from Coqual and the Harvard Business Review, the article offers practical steps for organisations to develop a sponsorship culture that fosters diversity, inclusion, and long-term success. Ideal for businesses committed to empowering Black talent and driving meaningful, systemic change.
LAUDACE in Action July 2024
LAUDACE in Action. With so many dates to honour in July, we’re putting Allyship front and center. Read more for updates on achieved milestones and where to find us this month!
When do I become an ally?
What does it take for one to call themselves an ally? How can groups of people from historically marginalised backgrounds become allies to each other? And what are the different types of allies? In this article, we will explore answers to these questions as we reflect on allyship, not as a static identity, but one that requires accountability, humility, and most of all: action