Don’t Pick “Mini-Me” Mentees and Other Actions for Allies
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Each week, we share five simple actions to create a more inclusive workplace and become a better ally.Photo of a primate looking in a mirror at itself. Photo by Andre Mouton from Pexels.1. Don’t pick “mini-me” menteesEarlier this week, Bloomberg published the results of a research study that shows 71% of mentors surveyed have mentees of the same gender and race as themselves.Allies, let’s all respond to that next email from someone who is different from us who’s seeking our advice. Tell the women’s group at our company that we’re available to be a mentor. Volunteer through a formal mentoring program and request someone from a different demographic.Let’s not be part of that 71% who only have “mini-me” mentees.2. Look deep and look often when identifying talentStretch assignments can help employees (...)
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