Stav Ziv shares ways men can become better allies to women in the workplace. Her assertions are based on a conversation and a book by Joanne Lipman. It’s hard to notice all the ways gender impacts work if you’re not the one experiencing them, she says.
Men need to see this as their issue, too . . . women aren’t going to solve the gender gap problem on their own.”
Source: The Muse, June 19, 2020. Link. Lipman points to research that “found that men get more respect than women—even if they hold the exact same position.” A good rule of thumb, Lipman says is, “if you wouldn’t say it to a man you probably don’t want to say it to a woman.”
INSIGHTS: We shared this article with some men in animal health. Their feedback suggests quickly scanning the article then watching the video (5:21 minutes), followed by studying the nine areas Ziv highlights. Joining in the gender conversation was the key point that our small sample found uncomfortable. They noted some progress in leveling pay.
The key points animal health pros found most actionable were:
#4. Fight against interruptions
#8. Deal with the tears and give them feedback
#9. Show them respect