The Importance of Family, Allyship, and Diversity in the Workplace

myGwork sat down with Eric Callmann, managing director of the data operations team at Fitch Group, to talk about the importance of family, allyship, and diversity in the workplace.

From an early age, Eric learned the importance of being there for family but also in being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community.

“I’d been a ‘shy ally’ during the 80s for fear of being ridiculed, and I began to realise that it really wasn’t effective or meaningful allyship at all. I wanted to be supportive, and proactive, and supporting my dad and growing closer to him after all those years reaffirmed that to me.”

Allyship, Eric believes, is a journey, and one he has been on his entire life. His partner came out to him as non-binary a short while ago, and this has presented Eric with the task of educating himself about non-binary identity, listening to and understanding his partner.

“For me, it’s reminded me why allyship is important, and why supporting the LGBTQ+ community is important. We moved to New York City, and I think my partner expected they would be much more supported and accepted, but that hasn’t always been the case. There’s always growing to be done.”

Read Eric Callmann's full interview with myGwork in Attitude here.

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