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Car-manufacturers Toyota have announced a “refocus” of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes – including no longer sponsoring cultural events and parades such as LGBTQ+ Pride in the US. In a memo sent to 50,000 US employees and more than 1,500 dealerships, the company said the decision follows a "highly politicised discussion" around business commitments to DEI. That "highly politicised discussion" was spearheaded by alt-right influencer Robby Starbuck who has also targeted brands and businesses like John Deere, Moslon Coors and Stanley Black & Decker. Read more below! #LGBTQ #DEI

In somewhat unsettling news, a survey from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) found that 55% of UK employers do not specifically state an interest in diverse candidates in their job adverts. ❓⚖️ While inclusive recruitment practices exist, not enough UK employers are implementing these to the detriment of their own business goals. 💡👥 Read more below! ⬇️ #DEI #Inclusion #Recruiting

Read more about our partnership with OpenWeb and how we are building a safe space for community through commenting while building the first-party data that is crucial for today's digital publishing industry. 👩💻✅ "Our partnership with OpenWeb has empowered us to build an engaged and loyal readership – a key part of our growth strategy." - Sarah Watson, PinkNews' chief product officer. 💬 Thanks to our friends at OpenWeb, and Andrew Byrd from AdMonsters for highlighting this great partnership! 🌈🤝 Learn more here: https://t.ly/sFlYP

We’re thrilled to welcome Caroline Fenner to PinkNews as our new chief revenue officer! 🚀🎉 In a new role to our senior leadership team, Caroline will oversee our commercial campaigns and partnerships and leverage our influence to drive growth and profitability. She joins us from BuzzFeed Inc UK leading the commercial strategy across BuzzFeed, HuffPost, Tasty and Seasoned. 🤝📈 As more Gen Z people identify as LGBTQ+, PinkNews can play a pivotal role in connecting brands with our audiences. 🌈🦄 “I am so excited to join a company that puts people and progress at the heart of everything it does," says Caroline. "PinkNews is an incredible brand with an engaged, loyal community at scale. There is a huge difference between audience and community – communities cannot be bought, they are earned through credible, relatable content, along with a common interest or purpose.” 🗣💬 Welcome aboard Caroline, we’re buzzing to have you! 🐝❤️

Echoing our friends at OpenWeb, we're thrilled to have launched this partnership. 🚀🤝 Readers can now leave comments on our articles, and thanks to OpenWeb, our audience has a safe space to share their thoughts and continue to build a dedicated community. 🤗🔒 Commenting on the partnership, Sarah Watson chief product officer at PinkNews said: "Our partnership with OpenWeb has empowered us to build an engaged community and loyal readership – a key part of our growth strategy." #LGBTQnews

As the world gets acquainted with Tim Walz, the current Governor of Minnesota and now the running of Kamala Harris, many want to know his attitudes and policies towards the LGBTQ+ community. In short, he's an incredible ally. He made Minnesota a refuge for trans people, signed a law banning conversion therapy and advocated for same-sex marriage and the repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" during his time serving in the US Congress. Read more about the Democratic VP hopeful below! ⬇️ #TimWalz #LGBTQrights #USelection

Hi there, we hope this LinkedIn post finds you well... If reading that gives you the "ick" turns out you're not alone. Workplace jargon is as old as work itself, but not surprisingly, Gen-Z and Millenials are over it and would prefer not to be on the other end of it. The truth is that overuse of workplace jargon terms like "net-net", "deep-dive" and "leverage" can hamper productivity and further inequities in the workplace, especially for those for whom English is a second language. We've identified some of the most cringe-inducing workplace jargon, the meanings, and most importantly, how to avoid using it in meetings and work-related conversations. Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments and we'll circle-back! #Workplacejargon #Circleback https://lnkd.in/eKhMi864

In a landmark ruling, the highest court in Nepal ruled that a trans woman should be recognised as a woman on her legal documents without having to submit to medical verification. While the ruling has set a precedent for trans rights in the country, other transgender people will need to petition the court separately to have their gender recognised without medical intervention. Read more below! https://lnkd.in/ezJK9EVb #Nepal #LGBTQrights #Transrights

Have you heard about the 'rainbow glass ceiling?' Let's face the facts, corporate boardroom seats and C-suite positions are still predominantly held by straight, white cis-men. While there has been progress and more representation for women and other marginalised groups in boardrooms, LGBTQ+ representation is still glaringly lacking. Estimates point to less than one per cent of the 5,670 boardroom seats at Fortune 500 companies filled by an LGBTQ+ director. 📉 New research from Ryan Federo, an associate professor at the Universitat de les Illes Balears (University of the Balearic Islands),  identifies the key barriers that stifle queer professionals’ corporate climb and how they adjust their behaviours to circumvent the glass ceiling. Read more below and if you've been held up (or broken) through the rainbow glass ceiling let us know! #Boardrooms #LGBTQ #Corporate

It seems that bigots are now mad at legendary motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson for supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion. After singling out John Deere and Tractor Supply for believing everyone can buy farm equipment, right-wing pundit Robby Starbuck released a video saying that the HD customer base doesn't have views that reflect the company's values and policies. It's worth noting though that in its 120-year history, Harley-Davidson has never purported to represent groups that go against DEI initiatives. In fact, the company has a long history of promoting LGBTQ+ rights and has consistently shared posts in solidarity with queer people and Pride. Read more below and let us know your thoughts! ⬇️ #HarleyDavidson #LGBTQinclusion #DEI