Bridging
Gaps Together:
Insights and Strategies for Engaging Men in Workplace Gender Equity
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About the guide
Based on the candid responses from over 1,000 survey participants, our latest guide reveals a range of common fears and barriers preventing even the most supportive men from fully engaging in workplace gender equity efforts.
Combining these insights with expert guidance from our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Advisors, this free and easy-to-read guide provides actionable strategies for employers seeking to achieve meaningful and lasting impact from their gender equity efforts.
You’ll learn…
- Men’s key concerns, (many of which your current company practices could be contributing to).
- Actionable strategies to effectively engage men in gender equity initiatives, build trust, and foster an inclusive environment.
- Practical advice for involving both supporters and skeptics in meaningful discussions and actions.
Meet the people behind the guide
Over 1,000 survey respondents
The insights in this guide come from a global survey aimed at men but open to all. Of the respondents, 92% identify as men, offering diverse perspectives from different backgrounds, including varying views on gender equity.
Our guide creators have accounted for participation biases and included feedback from various sources to provide a thorough understanding of the challenges and perspectives in engaging men in gender equity discussions.
Research and report commissioners
Gemma Lloyd (CEO) and Valeria Ignatieva (Chief Customer Officer) | Co-founders of WORK180
Recognizing the significant challenges many organizations face in effectively engaging men in the critical conversation about gender equity, our co-founders commissioned this research to address this pressing issue. By exploring a wide range of perspectives and experiences, this guide aims to equip employers with actionable tools and insights needed to foster meaningful dialogue and drive progress on gender equity with employees of all genders.
Expert contributors
WORK180 DEI Advisors
To ensure balanced insights and best practices, we combined the survey feedback with the expertise of our DEI Advisors.
Their contributions throughout this guide provide valuable advice, offering both short- and long-term actions to drive meaningful change, facilitate open discussions, and foster a more inclusive environment. Their expertise helps bridge gaps and supports employers in engaging men in gender equity conversations for the benefit of all.
About WORK180
Inspired by their own experiences of workplace discrimination, Gemma Lloyd and Valeria Ignatieva founded the first transparent job board for women. Almost a decade later, WORK180 is a thriving community and platform where women and marginalized groups access the information they need to make informed career decisions — and find workplaces that work for them.
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