Workplace Allyship in Action: A Coming Out Story with Geoffrey Roche

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Social Responsibility at Work

Angela R. Howard

121 episodes

1 week ago

The future of work is HERE! We envision a world in which companies exist to better employee experience, not just customer experience because we believe that human-centered workplaces create stronger communities and societies. When you adopt the social responsibility of creating employees that go home happy and create impact in their communities, better outcomes are created — at every level. Social Responsibility at Work is a movement of experts and change makers who are actively creating solutions for this vision, and their message can become a framework for your impact too.

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Workplace Allyship in Action: A Coming Out Story with Geoffrey Roche

Social Responsibility at Work

26 minutes 46 seconds

8 months ago

Workplace Allyship in Action: A Coming Out Story with Geoffrey Roche

In this episode of the Social Responsibility at Work podcast,Angela R. Howard and Geoffrey Roche (Director of Workforce Development (North America at Siemens Healthineers) discuss the importance of allyship, belonging and intentional equitable design in the workplace, focusing on Geoffrey's heart-felt recent personal journey of self-acceptance while coming out as a gay man and the support he received from his organization.

They explore the role of leadership in fostering a culture of belonging, the nuance of privilege, and the responsibility of organizations to address societal issues affecting their employees.

The conversation emphasizes the need for authentic living, the importance of mental health support, and the call to action for leaders to create equitable environments for all.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Personal Stories of Diversity and Inclusion

3:08 - Geoffrey's Journey of Self-Acceptance

6:05 - Organizational Support and Belonging

9:04- Privilege and Equity in the Workplace

11:54- Addressing Macro Environments and Organizational Responsibility

14:50- A Call to Action for Leaders

17:55- Reflections on Love and Acceptance

20:56- Closing Thoughts and Future AspirationsConnect with Geoffrey Roche

Join us and Geoffrey at the Culture Impact Lab 2025 in Chicago.Register HERE.