This week was Tampa Bay Business Journal's Business of Pride event, where we celebrated the 2024 honorees for the outstanding voices of LGBTQ+ members and allies across the city of Tampa, FL. It was an inspiring evening filled with powerful stories of advocacy, triumph, and a shared vision for a more inclusive future. During Pride Month, it's crucial to reflect on the importance of inclusivity and the ongoing work needed to ensure equality for the LGBTQ+ community. Events like these remind us of the strides we've made and the challenges we still face. Let's continue to champion inclusivity, not just in June, but every day. Together, we can create a world where everyone is celebrated for who they are. 🏳️🌈💼 #PrideMonth #Inclusivity #BusinessOfPride #LGBTQ #Equality #TampaBay
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🔔 I’m beyond proud to share this fabulous blog post written by my incredible colleague Damon Maassen, CPTD– “Moving Beyond Rainbows: Planning for LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Year-Round Inclusion.” A lot of recent media pieces about the current state of the DEI industry have advanced overly simplistic takes that fail to acknowledge what we see on the ground every day in our work with clients. While the legal and political landscape has indeed shifted, so too have the workforce’s explicit expectations for safety and support for LBGTQ+ team members, especially given an increase in anti-LGBTQ+ laws, and generational shifts in the labor market. In 2022, 7.6% of the adult population identified as LGBTQ+, representing more than double the rate in 2012*. A main catalyst for this societal change can be attributed to Gen Z. 28% of all Gen Zers report being members of the LGBTQ+ population, and Gen Zers are expected to constitute nearly ⅓ of the labor force by the end of the 2020s.** A similar percentage of LGBTQ+ employees have left their employers because of a lack of support for their sexual and/or gender identity.** So what’s the solution? Damon offers some actionable tips for employers to uplift and amplify LGBTQ+ teammates year-round, through both behavioral and structural initiatives. Behavioral initiatives focus on how team members in an organization interact with and learn from, one another. Structural initiatives involve transforming processes, systems, and tools. A few of my favorite recommendations from his piece include: ❇ Historical Recognition: Take the time to educate employees and stakeholders about the historical milestones, struggles, and achievements of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Incorporate historical context into Pride Month programming, including discussions, documentaries, guest speakers, or educational resources highlighting key moments in LGBTQ+ history. ❇ Honor LGBTQ+ Trailblazers: Recognize and honor LGBTQ+ trailblazers, leaders, activists, and advocates who have made significant contributions to advancing LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. Host awards ceremonies, panel discussions, or virtual tributes to celebrate their impact and legacy. ❇ Engage in Advocacy: Advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and equality both internally and externally. Stay informed about legislative developments impacting the LGBTQ+ community and actively support initiatives that promote inclusivity and social justice. ❇ Review Policies and Benefits: Evaluate company policies, benefits, and practices to ensure they are inclusive and supportive of LGBTQ+ employees. This includes non-discrimination policies, gender-neutral language, healthcare coverage for transgender individuals, and family leave policies that recognize diverse family structures. Check out the full post below! Sources: *Gallop News (2024): “LGBTQ+ Identification in the US” **Ten Thousand Coffees (2024): “The State of LGBTQ+ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace in 2024”
🌈 Moving Beyond Rainbows: Planning for LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Year-Round Inclusion 🌈 As LGBTQ+ Pride Month approaches, it's essential for organizations to move beyond symbolic gestures and take concrete actions to support the LGBTQ+ community. Our latest blog by Damon Maassen, CPTD, Senior Consultant at ModelExpand, explores how to celebrate LGBTQ+ history and achievements inclusively and highlights comprehensive strategies for organizations to create more inclusive and supportive environments. Dive into the full blog to learn more and let’s explore how we can work together to build a workplace where everyone feels welcomed and valued. 🌎 ✨ 👉 Link: https://lnkd.in/dr_kmXrS #PrideMonth #Inclusion #LGBTQ #WorkplaceCulture #ModelExpand #DEI #Leadership #EmployeeExperience #LGBTQInclusion #YearRoundInclusion
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Love these insightful tips from my friend Damon Maassen, CPTD to ensure our Pride month activities are authentic and have lasting impact for LGBTQ+ inclusion all year long. Have a read in the link below!
🌈 Moving Beyond Rainbows: Planning for LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Year-Round Inclusion 🌈 As LGBTQ+ Pride Month approaches, it's essential for organizations to move beyond symbolic gestures and take concrete actions to support the LGBTQ+ community. Our latest blog by Damon Maassen, CPTD, Senior Consultant at ModelExpand, explores how to celebrate LGBTQ+ history and achievements inclusively and highlights comprehensive strategies for organizations to create more inclusive and supportive environments. Dive into the full blog to learn more and let’s explore how we can work together to build a workplace where everyone feels welcomed and valued. 🌎 ✨ 👉 Link: https://lnkd.in/dr_kmXrS #PrideMonth #Inclusion #LGBTQ #WorkplaceCulture #ModelExpand #DEI #Leadership #EmployeeExperience #LGBTQInclusion #YearRoundInclusion
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As LGBTQ+ Pride Month approaches in June, organizations have an opportunity to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community in meaningful and impactful ways. While changing a company logo to a rainbow during Pride Month is a visible sign of inclusion, it's crucial for organizations to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout the year. This is especially important in light of the current legislative landscape, with a staggering 484 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced across the United States, according to the ACLU. These bills underscore the ongoing challenges and discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community, making it imperative for organizations to go beyond symbolic gestures and take concrete actions to create inclusive environments. In the first part of my blog post, I share strategies for ensuring that Pride Month celebrations are intersectional, diverse, and historically grounded. I then highlight the importance of ongoing inclusion efforts throughout the year, including strategies for education, policy review, advocacy, and more. Finally, I provide some incredible resources to support these efforts. It is a true privilege and pleasure to be part of the dynamic ModelExpand team. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my thoughts on this incredibly important topic. #InclusionMatters #DiversityAndInclusion #LGBTQAllyship #YearRoundPride #InclusiveWorkplace
🌈 Moving Beyond Rainbows: Planning for LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Year-Round Inclusion 🌈 As LGBTQ+ Pride Month approaches, it's essential for organizations to move beyond symbolic gestures and take concrete actions to support the LGBTQ+ community. Our latest blog by Damon Maassen, CPTD, Senior Consultant at ModelExpand, explores how to celebrate LGBTQ+ history and achievements inclusively and highlights comprehensive strategies for organizations to create more inclusive and supportive environments. Dive into the full blog to learn more and let’s explore how we can work together to build a workplace where everyone feels welcomed and valued. 🌎 ✨ 👉 Link: https://lnkd.in/dr_kmXrS #PrideMonth #Inclusion #LGBTQ #WorkplaceCulture #ModelExpand #DEI #Leadership #EmployeeExperience #LGBTQInclusion #YearRoundInclusion
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🌈 Celebrating Pride Month June is Pride Month—a time to honor the journey towards equity and acknowledge the challenges still faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Why Pride Matters: Historical Significance: Commemorates the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ rights. Progress and Achievements: Marriage equity, increased visibility, and expanded legal protections. Ongoing Challenges: Discrimination, violence, and legal persecution persist worldwide. How We Can Contribute: Educate: Learn and share the history and current issues of the LGBTQ+ community. Advocate: Support policies and initiatives that promote equity. Inclusivity: Foster accepting and respectful environments in all spaces. Pride is not just a celebration, but a call to action. Let’s honor the courage of those who fought for rights and commit to building a future where everyone can live with dignity and equity. 🌟 #PrideMonth #Equity #LGBTQ #HumanRights #Inclusion
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🌈 Pride Month is almost here, and it’s a powerful reminder that Pride is not just a celebration, but also a protest. 🌈 Things are not looking great. While some countries made some positive steps towards LGBTQ+ inclusion, the UK continues to fall behind. As a queer femme, I am appalled and outraged by the continuous mistreatment of trans and non-binary people. Looking at hate crime stats but also day to day discrimination things are dire. While we, as workplaces and companies, get our rainbow flags out and prepare for the pride parades we attend, let's not forget to look inward. What do you do for your LGBTQ+ employees and customers all year around? Do you have learning initiatives that go deeper then just a glossy allyship session? Do you have policies and more importantly a culture that rejects all forms of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia? And lastly, how do you know? Working with over 90 clients in the past few years has showed me that most organisations do not have adequate feedback loops and monitoring iniatives. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #Advocacy #Diversity #Inclusion #ImpactCulture #DEI #workplaceculture
🌈 Pride Month is almost here, and while we prepare to celebrate, it’s crucial to remember that Pride is not only a celebration but also a protest. 🌈 At Impact Culture, we are committed to highlighting the ongoing struggles and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community around the world. As part of this commitment, we will be releasing Country Snapshots over the next month, starting with the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in the UK and Germany. 🎥 Check out our latest video on the state of LGBTQ+ rights in the UK. Despite progress in the previous decade, the UK has recently dropped to 15th place in ILGA-Europe’s rankings, highlighting the need for continued advocacy and action. We want to hear from you! What countries would you like to see featured in our upcoming snapshots? Let us know in the comments below. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #ImpactCulture #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion
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Join us Thursday, June 6th, for an educational discussion on how to support LGBTQ+ communities beyond #PrideMonth. 🌈 Whether you’re just starting your journey of allyship or looking to strengthen your existing initiatives, this free webinar is designed for businesses and individuals committed to making a real difference towards LGBTQ+ inclusion in and outside of the workplace. We look forward to hearing from our guest speakers, Christina Ware, LaToya Papillion-Herr, Carla Johnson, Steven Del Gaizo, and Andy Heppelle, as they share valuable insights and actionable advice on how to support LGBTQ+ communities. Registration is now open – Grab your seat here: https://lnkd.in/g8Kt72xJ See you there! 👋 . . . #PrideMonth2024 #PridePanel #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #InclusionMatters #EmbraceEquity #DEI #DiversityEquityAndInclusion
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🌈 Embrace Diversity: How Your Company Can Support LGBTQ+ at Work During Pride Month 2024 🏳️🌈 As Pride Month (June) approaches, it's crucial for companies to reflect on their commitment to inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ+ community. Our latest article explores actionable strategies for fostering a more inclusive workplace environment. From implementing inclusive policies to promoting awareness and understanding, there are numerous ways your organisation can show solidarity and support. Check out the article to discover how you can make a positive impact during Pride Month and beyond: https://lnkd.in/ezgxp3QN #PrideMonth #LGBTQ+ #Inclusion #Diversity #WorkplaceEquality 🌟
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We are stepping into LGBT+ History Month 2024, and this years' theme is Medicine - #UnderTheScope 🩺 This theme celebrates the contributions of LGBTQ+ people to medicine over the years. The LGBTQ+ community has been and continues to be an important part of the workplace in healthcare and beyond - this is a month to recognise that and raise the voices of LGBTQ+ people with lived experience. This is so important now when hate crime and hate speech (particularly towards the trans community) is on the rise 💛 Here's a blog post (that spans industries) from Pride Month that highlights some of the reasons that employers should hire trans/non-binary people: https://lnkd.in/d6Pj5A3j ✨ #lgbthistorymonth #lgbtq #inclusiverecruitment
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"Communications Associate at RBC Corporate Client Group with Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, dedicated to advancing DEI and 2SLGBTQ+ issues"
As August approaches, it's crucial to remember that Pride isn't just a month-long celebration; it's a commitment we need to uphold every day. As allies and advocates, our support for the LGBTQ+ community must be unwavering, 365 days a year. This is especially important for our friends in the United States, who are facing a critical election. The stakes are high, with former President Trump running on a platform that includes rolling back hard-won LGBTQ+ rights and threatening broader human rights. The next few months are pivotal in ensuring that these rights are not only preserved but strengthened. Now, more than ever, we need to stand up, speak out, and take action. Being an ally means educating ourselves, supporting LGBTQ+ organizations, and voting for leaders who champion equality and justice for all. It’s about creating inclusive environments where everyone can thrive, free from fear and discrimination. Let's keep the spirit of Pride alive every day. Our collective efforts can make a significant difference in the fight for equality and human rights. Together, we can ensure a future where love, dignity, and respect prevail. #inclusionmatters #lgbt #rbc #pride365 #ally #pride #speakup #humanrights #kamalaharris #gayrights #standtogether
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