Inclusionist Interactions:  Diversity and Inclusion: What is in it for me?

Mark.Freed / 02 Jun 2021

On Tuesday 1st June, Men for Inclusion hosted another Inclusionist Interactions session: Diversity and Inclusion: What is in it for me? Too often we are asked to become allies to support minority groups as privileged white men.  Being asked on that basis does not resonate with a lot of...

Inclusionist Interactions session: How to be an ally to women from ethnic minority backgrounds.

Mark.Freed / 21 May 2021

On Tuesday 18th May, Men for Inclusion hosted another Inclusionist Interactions session: How to be an ally to women from ethnic minority backgrounds. A number of practical things were mentioned of what men can do in the workplace to better support women from ethnic minority backgrounds who often...

She is your colleague. Let’s make sure she is safe

Mark.Freed / 22 Apr 2021

She is your colleague. Let’s make sure she is safe. Safety is a big deal in many ways: Physical safety from harassment or assault. Psychological safety to challenge things that get in the way of equality of opportunity and your feeling of belonging at work. Interventions when you...

Inclusionist Interactions: When you hear, “she needs more gravitas” what do you say?

Mark.Freed / 14 Apr 2021

When you hear, “she needs more gravitas” what do you say? Maybe she does need to show more gravitas to be promoted or put on the team for a high-profile assignment. However, we suggest you stop and consider whether the person using this word is making a stereotypical...

Mark speaks at the Diversity Project Event:  HOW MEN CAN BECOME BETTER ALLIES TO WOMEN

Mark.Freed / 17 Mar 2021

EVENT: MALE ALLYSHIP - HOW MEN CAN BECOME BETTER ALLIES TO WOMEN Over the last few years many investment and savings firms have stepped up their focus on tackling gender inequalities and creating a more inclusive workplace. But although progress is being made the pace of change is too...