You're an Active Ally Overview

Based on your score, you exemplify the traits of a true ally. Bravo! Stepping into Allyship is both commendable AND contagious. By role-modeling strong allyship, those around you can learn by watching how you speak and act on behalf of underrepresented employees.

Through your efforts and conscientious action, you’re able to contribute to a work environment that can feel both inclusive and safe for all employees.

It’s helpful to remember that your strong allyship can vary in scope and impact over time, with different people or in different situations – it’s not a level you reach, it’s an intentional set of actions.

Overall, you feel empowered in your Allyship. If something doesn’t sound right, you are more likely to speak up than others. When you’re passionate about something, you tend to go above and beyond to find solutions and create meaningful change. If you see someone being marginalized, biased against or excluded, you have a tendency to stick up for them, call out the situation, and/or help them feel included.

Everyone needs a strong supporter in their corner. Based on your score, that’s often you.

Points to consider:

Spend a few minutes thinking about how you became an ally to others. Have you had a negative experience yourself? Did you recognize your own privilege growing up and commit to helping others? Is being a strong supporter a value of yours? Knowing your “why” around Allyship helps to strengthen your commitment to continue being a visible champion of others.

Remember, your role-modeling is contagious. The people around you at work see, hear, and experience how you step in and support those around you. Through the things you say and do, you are setting an example to others who might not have these natural traits. When they see a strong ally in action, your coworkers may be more willing and able to follow your lead. Keep it up.

Today and every day, commit to at least one act of allyship. You can continue being a strong ally by staying intentional, keeping your eyes and ears open to what's happening around you, and stepping into action daily. See our list of examples of allyship actions and activities here:

When everyone in our workplace increases their knowledge and understanding around what it takes to be a better ally, we can all collectively contribute to a more inclusive environment.

Read about other Allyship levels here.

You're a Growing Ally Overview

Based on your score, you are primed to strengthen your allyship. Kudos to you! Allyship is important to you, though you may need more ideas on how to show your support and have a greater impact.

You may be currently acting as an ally to individuals. Extending deeper into your allyship and broadening it to entire groups can lead to a larger, more lasting impact.

By acknowledging you can take steps to broaden the scale of your allyship, those around you can see an example of someone who’s committed to allyship and intentional about their actions.

Through all of your efforts, you'll be contributing to a work environment that can feel both inclusive and safe for all employees. It’s helpful to remember that your steps toward allyship can vary in scope and impact over time, with different people or in different situations – it’s not a level you reach, it’s an intentional set of actions.

Overall, you are growing in your Allyship. Perhaps you want to do and say more of the right things, yet don’t know what may be most impactful or helpful. If something doesn’t sound right, you are more likely to notice it or help someone individually than speak up for a company-wide change. If you see someone being marginalized, biased against or excluded, you may support the person in a more private than public way.

Everyone has room to build their skills when it comes to better allyship. Based on your score, you're ready to do just that.

Points to Consider:

Spend a few minutes thinking about why allyship is important to you. Where do you currently show up as an ally? Did you recognize any times when you hesitate being someone's ally? Knowing your “why” around allyship will help strengthen your efforts for a greater impact.

Begin thinking about ways to have a broader impact. Oftentimes we show support for one individual neglecting to think about the entire group. For example, if a colleague is being interrupted, call it out and suggest a meeting protocol that allots fair speaking time to everyone. Allyship is a continual and never-ending effort. Every time we can leverage our actions to have greater impact, allyship grows.

Today and every day, commit to at least one act of allyship. You can continue growing as an ally by staying intentional, keeping your eyes open to what's happening around you, and stepping into action daily. See our list of examples of allyship actions and activities here:

When everyone in our workplace increases their knowledge and understanding around what it takes to be a better ally, we can all collectively contribute to a more inclusive environment.

Read about other Allyship levels here.

You're an Emerging Ally Overview

Based on your score, you may not be active in allyship just yet. Now is the time! Not everyone starts off in full agreement with the cause or knows how best to contribute as an ally. Perhaps you haven’t had the time or don‘t even know how to show up as a better supporter of underrepresented employees.

When you acknowledge the importance of your contribution as an ally, those around you can see an example of someone who’s committed to learning more and taking the first step towards allyship.

By trying out this allyship tool,, learning more, and finding ways to take action, you're contributing to a work environment that can feel both supportive and safe for all employees.

Overall, you’re on the sidelines in your Allyship. Perhaps this is because it hasn’t been a priority for you yet or it feels like just another corporate initiative that won’t change anything.  If you see someone being marginalized, biased against or excluded, you may not notice it, hesitate to act, or shy away from speaking up.

Everyone needs to start somewhere on the road to better allyship. Based on your score, you're capable of doing more.

Points to Consider:

Spend a few minutes thinking about why allyship is important in the workplace. Are there underrepresented groups at your office? Do you recognize where biases are showing up? Are there places in your company that can be better with inclusivity? Thinking through the “why” around allyship can help to build your foundation in taking your own steps toward allyship and why it is so critical.

Remember, your progress is powerful. Allyship is a continual and never-ending effort. Even the smallest of steps helps. Don't feel ashamed or guilty if you haven’t been aware of how to have the most impact as an ally. Everyone’s effort to be a better ally is worth praising. When they see you as an emerging ally in action, your coworkers may be more willing and able to take their own first steps. 

Today and every day, commit to at least one act of allyship. You can continue growing as an ally by staying intentional, keeping your eyes open to what's happening around you, and stepping into action daily. See our list of examples of allyship actions and activities here:

When everyone in our workplace increases their knowledge and understanding around what it takes to be a better ally, we can all collectively contribute to a more inclusive environment.

Read about other Allyship levels here.