Lee Chambers, founder of Male Allies UK and Essentialise, discusses the concept of allyship and its intersection with workplace wellbeing. He emphasizes the importance of allyship in creating diverse and effective teams and highlights the difference between productive allyship and performative allyship. Chambers also explores the challenges and roadblocks faced by allyship and the direction of travel for workplaces in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion. He emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to wellbeing and DEI, and the importance of experimentation and learning in these areas.

Takeaways

• Allyship is about supporting people who have had different lived experiences and working together effectively to create better outcomes.

• Productive allyship involves taking everyday actions to make a difference and amplifying the lived experiences of others.

• Wellbeing and DEI are interconnected and need to be addressed together to create inclusive and equitable workplaces.

• Experimentation and learning are key in developing effective wellbeing and DEI strategies.

• Patience, humility, and a willingness to adapt are essential in the journey towards creating positive change.