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🏳️⚧️ Here's How To Make An Employee's Transition Easier >> A crucial part of creating your company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy is to make sure LGBTQ+ employees and job candidates know they are seen and supported. Best practice is to have a robust policy in place, and then work together with individuals to write a personal plan that works for them. Our article, with links to legal advice and frameworks, will help you make a more inclusive environment for people who are transgender in the workplace. #LGBTQ #TransRights #Pride2024 https://lnkd.in/eCY3ErBj

How can business leaders ensure that members of the LGBTQ+ community feel safe bringing their whole selves to work, when research shows that a large percentage have concealed this part of their identity from colleagues? Erica Webber of IBM spoke to our Enterprise Solutions at Hays CEO, Nigel Kirkham about what leaders must do to create safe working environments. Watch the full interview here https://lnkd.in/ejgqfjEp #PrideMonth #PrideMonth2024 #LGBTQ #WorkingForYourTomorrow

Knowledge is power! Take the time to learn about the challenges #LGBTQ+ individuals may face in the #workplace. And be an advocate for (all) marginalized voices to help create a more supportive and #inclusive workplace for everyone.See all five tips to help you rock LGBTQ+ allyship at work: https://bit.ly/3wtuXGh #belonging #inclusion #pridemonth #pride2024

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 This month, let’s celebrate the love, acceptance, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. From the Stonewall Riots in 1969, which sparked the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, to the legalization of same-sex marriage in many countries, the progress made over the decades is truly inspiring. We've seen significant strides in LGBTQ+ representation in media, politics, and various industries, highlighting the importance of visibility and acceptance. However, there is still much work to be done. Discrimination, violence, and unequal rights continue to affect many in the LGBTQ+ community. We must address issues like transgender rights, workplace discrimination, and healthcare access to ensure that everyone can live freely and authentically. Acceptance and tolerance are key to building a more inclusive world where everyone feels safe and valued. Let's keep pushing for equality and creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all. #PrideMonth #Inclusion #Diversity #Equality #LGBTQ+

June is an awareness month of visibility, acceptance, and celebrating diversity. #Pride is a reminder of a huge turning point for LGBTQ+ rights and a chance to be thankful for the trailblazers who paved the way for changes all those years ago. 🙏 "The benefit of standing up for your rights is that others see you standing up - and then stand shoulder to shoulder with you." When it comes to creating positive, inclusive cultures, we know that it's more than just rainbow logos; it's about fostering genuine acceptance, implementing inclusive policies, providing education and support, and actively challenging discrimination to ensure everyone feels valued and respected year-round. That’s why we’ve dipped into #GECKnowHow, the biggest collection of DEI resources* - for everyone, to highlight brilliant books, popular podcasts and fantastic films for Pride month and beyond: https://lnkd.in/egSCfpuj #bookrecommenations #DEI #diversity #inclusion #equality #LGBTQ+ #representationmatters #InclusionRevolution #pridemonth *we’re pretty sure it is

The LGBTQ+ community faces several challenges everyday, including discrimination in the workplace. Here are some things you can do to promote inclusivity in the workplace, and why providing support for your LGBTQ+ employees is also a good business move. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ+ #workplace #inclusivity https://lnkd.in/ghgSVBE2

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 Today marks the start of a month long celebration of LGBTQ+ identities, history, and achievements. You might notice companies updating their logos with rainbow colors (PG does not have a pride logo) to show support. In this video, we explore a critical issue many LGBTQ+ job seekers face: being told they're not a "cultural fit." We discuss how this affects the LGBTQ+ community and what true inclusivity should entail. Let's make sure our support is more than just a logo change—it's a commitment to real change. Check out the video below to learn more about how we can move from symbolic support to substantial action. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #Inclusion #Diversity #CulturalFit #Belonging #LGBTQIA2S #InclusiveCulture #InclusiveWorkplace

For International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, we wanted to shine a light on the fact that one in five (19%) of LGBTQ+ young adults experience bullying in the workplace, and a quarter of them said they went 'back in the closet' when they started work, according to a report from Just Like Us.   We have previously discussed the phenomenon of LGBTQ+ employees feeling they had to go 'back in the closet' (which you can read about here: https://lnkd.in/dxskEi-4), and believe that this issue captures why building a culture with a foundation of inclusion and belonging is so important.   #lgbtq #inclusion #dei #culture

As June is Pride month, we have reflected on our principles of inclusive prosperity and impactful change. While we are not experts in the LGBTQ+ space, we use our fundamental principles to guide our work in what it means to create inclusive, equal and safe spaces for all marginalised and vulnerable groups.   This goes beyond changing the colours of the company logo for a month or decorating the shop floor. To create impactful change and inclusive prosperity, businesses should: > Make a public statement and commitment to creating inclusive spaces > Ensure you have inclusive policies and support channels for staff and customers > Engage with staff and customers to listen and learn about experiences, challenges and ideas for change > Be transparent about the change you make, share progress and learnings as well as celebrating success > Create partnerships with LGBTQ+ organisations to inform and guide your work and provide funding to the organisations. #pride #inclusivity #inclusivebusiness #LGBTQ+

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ This week, Azza Essakhi shares a compelling blog post on the importance of Pride from a Millennial perspective, and how we can foster inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ+ community. ⬇️ #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #Inclusion #Diversity #Community 🔗Read our other blog posts here: https://lnkd.in/ecdJyAe8