Allyship, Advocacy, and Anti-Racism

Cross-generational communications and DEI leaders discuss the current state of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace and emphasize a call to action for individual accountability and commitment to DEI across all levels of an organization.  Some of the topics explored: 

• Strategies and approaches allies can action to lean into discomfort, engage in difficult conversations, and move towards advocacy.

• Types of inclusive behaviors and actions employees should take to cultivate an environment of psychological safety and belonging. 

• An approach to collectively address inequities in the workplace and speak up when disparities are observed. 

• Factors to consider when well-intentioned DEI programs miss the mark and negatively impact employee engagement and mental health.  

• How organizations can gain a competitive stance for recruitment, hiring, retention, and advancement of systemically excluded communities.  

• Success factors that should be considered by organizations for cross-mentoring, internships, and bringing on new hires – in alignment with Gen Z’s expectations. 

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Panelists

“Silence is Not an Option: Allyship, Advocacy, and Anti-Racism” is sponsored in part by: Your Choice Coach (YCC), Prosek, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication Department of Advertising and Public Relations at University of Georgia, The Museum of Public Relations, CommPRO, and Muck Rack.