BECOME AN ALLY

You may not always feel like gender or sexual differences have an impact on your work, but they do. Learn about the role you play in making your workplace more
respectful by exploring these resources:

• Have you ever heard of the term “ally” but aren’t sure what it means? Check out John Dehlin’s TED Talk at USC to understand why becoming an ally puts you on the
right side of history and makes a difference to your LGBTQ coworkers.

• Workplaces with diverse teams regularly have innovative ideas and strategies. But did you know gender diversity in the workplace could also boost your bottom
line? This article by Chad Brooks discusses new research that reveals that a balanced team leads to a more productive workplace and healthier profits.

• Is your workplace LGBTQ friendly? The Human Rights Campaign, an organization dedicated to advocating for LGBTQ individuals, has multiple resources to help you
create a more inclusive environment.

• Want to promote gender diversity in your workplace but are unsure where to start? In the Houston Chronicle, Cindy White outlines some easy steps you can take to
boost the diversity of your team and build a culture of respect.

• There are many steps you can take towards becoming an ally, but there are a few traits all allies share. “Your Ally is Someone Who…” is a series of comics produced
by Samuel Killermann and the It Gets Better Project that depict ways for you to be the best ally you can be.