{"id":54250,"date":"2023-03-23T06:23:46","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T13:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/?p=54250"},"modified":"2025-03-13T06:37:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:37:32","slug":"womens-equity-requires-mens-allyship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/womens-equity-requires-mens-allyship\/","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s Equity Requires Men\u2019s Allyship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlights:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Women\u2019s History Month RingCentral\u2019s <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonnie Rodriguez, Stephanie Strahl, and Tim Wilbourn discuss the role of male allyship in bringing women\u2019s equity to the workplace and society.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women\u2019s equity allyship includes education, promotion, amplification, mentoring and elevating women.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allyship is becoming a more commonly heard word in our changing society, but what does it mean pertaining to women\u2019s equity? Harvard Business Review defines male allies <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as \u201cmembers of an advantaged group committed to building relationships with women, expressing as little sexism in their own behavior as possible, understanding the social privilege conferred by their gender, and demonstrating active efforts to address gender inequities at work and in society.\u201d So what are some tangible ways to be a more effective male ally?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><b>Becoming effective allies<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women\u2019s History Month (WHM) is celebrated each March to highlight and commemorate the contributions of women to American history and contemporary society. In honor of WHM, we sat down with some members of our Women in SaaS Empowerment (WISE) employee resource group including two of their Allyship Committee leaders. They discussed the importance of male allyship and how participation from privileged groups can further women\u2019s equity in the workplace and society. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Channel Marketing Manager and the WISE ERG Allyship Committee Chair Stephanie Strahl says \u201clistening and unlearning biases are two of the most important things men can do to become effective allies.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><b>Allies take action<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding and acknowledging their privileged status is the first step for men who want to be better allies. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a long and widely-recognized history of discrimination against women in the workplace, something many companies are working hard to change. Still, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/featured-insights\/diversity-and-inclusion\/women-in-the-workplace#\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022 report from McKinsey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that only 52 women are promoted to manager for every 100 men in the technology industry. The participation of men is critical for substantive and permanent improvements in equity. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Male allies must actively work to close this gap in leadership roles through mentorship, promotion, compensation, and the amplification of women\u2019s voices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><b>Seen. Heard. Valued.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we asked our women interviewees \u201cWhat do you wish someone had told you as a woman working in a predominantly male industry?\u201d both had a similar response. It was about being seen, heard, and valued. Director of Critical Accounts, Projects and Programs, and WISE ERG member<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonnie Rodriguez wishes someone would have explained \u201chow to navigate conversations with men and show your value and worth. That was one of the hardest things, just making sure they understood my value and my capabilities.\u201d Amplifying women\u2019s voices and creating an inclusive environment where their value is celebrated is a key opportunity for male allies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><b>Recognize contributions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women\u2019s contributions often extend outside of their formal roles yet bring tangible business benefits (DEI efforts for example). Deloitte\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deloittedigital.com\/content\/dam\/deloittedigital\/us\/documents\/blog\/blog-20221219-wxd-annual-report-2022.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022 Workforce Experience Research Study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows creating an inclusive environment increases employee retention and satisfaction. Crediting <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of a woman\u2019s contributions recognizes her total value to the organization, increasing the likelihood she will be offered advancement and equitable compensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tim Wilbourn, VP of Customer Experience and WISE ERG Vice President acknowledges, \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is critical when you are in a position of hiring to bring women onto your team. They are great at prioritizing and uniquely adept at solving complex problems.\u201d Recognizing contributions and elevating women to leadership positions are two more ways male allies can bring about long-lasting societal change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><b>Mentorship is allyship<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more male allies in leadership positions, there is an opportunity to train and promote women as they climb the ladder. Mentorship is another powerful tool for elevating women in the workplace. Rodriguez is grateful to have male mentors who \u201care trusted advisors and helped me create my brand and promote it through the organization.\u201d Stahl likewise appreciates the male mentors who have influenced her career by, \u201ctaking a look at my resume, giving constructive feedback, or complimenting the unique way I would approach something versus the way they would do it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><b>Allyship makes a difference<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/fact-tank\/2017\/12\/14\/gender-discrimination-comes-in-many-forms-for-todays-working-women\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pew Research Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reports 42 percent of working women say they\u2019ve faced discrimination at work because of their gender. The good news is that allyship is on the rise and we\u2019re seeing improvements in the number of women taking leadership roles. Studies show companies with more women executives are more profitable, more socially responsible, and better at innovation. With 25% of five key corporate executive positions now held by women, that\u2019s good for business and society.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights: For Women\u2019s History Month RingCentral\u2019s Bonnie Rodriguez, Stephanie Strahl, and Tim Wilbourn discuss the role of male allyship in bringing women\u2019s equity to the workplace and society. Women\u2019s equity allyship includes education, promotion, amplification, mentoring and elevating women. 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