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Supporting Pride Month this June, we hear from Geffrye Parsons in this short clip, where he discusses his tips on how to be open at work about your sexual orientation. 1. Create a private plan on how you will come out. 2. Approach your LGBTQ+ ERG or sign up as an ally to the group. 3. If you have no ERG try to find someone who is LGBTQ+ or an ally and speak to them for support. 4. Slowly introduce clues. 5. Ultimately each situation is unique, so come out at work only IF, WHEN and HOW you feel comfortable to do so. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ+

🏳️🌈 Estate Planning for LGBTQ Couples: Navigating Unique Challenges 🏳️🌈 Estate planning is crucial, but for LGBTQ couples, it comes with unique hurdles. Even though same-sex marriage is legal, there are still important steps needed to protect partners, families, and legacies. From ensuring healthcare decisions are respected to safeguarding assets from hostile family members, these challenges are very real—but they can be overcome with the right plan in place. Have you considered the specific needs of your relationship in your estate planning? What has been the most surprising part of the process for you? Read the latest blog to explore how LGBTQ couples can secure their rights and plan for their futures. 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gXpwwH7Y #EstatePlanning #EstatePlanningForTheGaysAndTheys #LGBTQ #LGBTQCouples #ProtectYourLegacy #LegalAdvice

I have started reading the "The Velvet Rage" by Alan Downs which is a groundbreaking exploration of the challenges faced by many in the LGBTQ+ community as they navigate personal and societal expectations. 🌈📖 Downs delves into the complexities of shame, authenticity, and self-acceptance, offering profound insights into the emotional journey of gay men. 🚀 This book isn't just about sexual orientation; it's a universal exploration of the human experience, resonating with anyone striving for authenticity in a world often filled with judgment. 🌍 "The Velvet Rage" is not merely a read; it's a transformative experience that encourages embracing one's true self and fostering empathy for others. 💡 Whether you identify with the LGBTQ+ community or not, the lessons from this book are invaluable for personal growth and understanding. Highly recommend adding it to your reading list! 📚 #TheVelvetRage #AlanDowns #LGBTQ+ #Authenticity 🌟

🌈 This Pride Month, we are thrilled to share our latest blog: "For Pride: Preserving Your Dignity and Rights to Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard." The LGBTQ+ community has faced unique, immense challenges in healthcare, and it's crucial that every individual's voice is not just heard, but respected and honored. Our new blog delves into the importance of advance care planning (ACP) for LGBTQ+ individuals, to help ensure that:  💖 Their voices are heard 🏳️🌈 Their partners are recognized 📝 Their wishes are carried out with dignity and respect  ACP empowers you to make decisions about your own health and future. It’s about preserving your rights and ensuring that your identity, relationships, and choices are respected, even when you may not be able to advocate for yourself. Join us in celebrating Pride Month by taking a stand for your future and the future of those you love. Learn more about the significance of ACP for the LGBTQ+ community and how you can ensure your dignity and rights are preserved. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gUq6hUFq #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #AdvanceCarePlanning #YourVoiceMatters #PreserveYourDignity #HealthcareRights

Important highlight from our latest research: Gen Z are increasingly identifying as #LGBTQ. Results of our survey of over 2,000 students and recent grads showed: 🌈 36% of students and graduates worldwide identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. ➡ This highlights the diversity within educational settings and the importance of creating LGBTQ+ inclusive environments where everyone is respected for who they are. 📩 Download the complete report here: https://lnkd.in/eD8XRBAk #LGBTQ #Research #DEI myGwork

This #PrideMonth our Social Media feeds and workplaces have shown an encouraging amount of visibility and support for our Pride community. However, GLAAD has reminded us that fair and accurate representation in media and journalism have a powerful and measurable effect on the lives of #LGBTQ people. What we watch on TV tends to mirror our current views, ideas, aspirations, fears, and concerns; so, while support for LGBTQ has reached an all-time high, we’re concerned to hear about LGBTQ-inclusive series being cancelled or abruptly ending after one or two seasons. Of the 468 LGBTQ TV characters counted in a recent GLADD study, at least 170 will not return next year, with 24% percent of those due to series cancellations or endings.   We support the call to action and for unity, to boldly stand up and speak out for the rights, freedoms and dignities of LGBTQ people, families and allies everywhere. #LGBTQInclusion #PrideMonth2024 #DiversityAndInclusion

✨ LGBTQ+ History Month ✨ In case you didn't know, February is LGBTQ+ History month. This month, we’ve been sharing tips on how you can be a better ally to the LGBTQ+ community, including how checking your own privilege helps you to be more supportive, and that you shouldn’t underestimate the power of calling out discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. 👉 Allyship Tip 3: Everyone is different! 👈 Meeting one trans person, means you’ve met one trans person. This goes for anyone within the LGBTQ+ community (or any marginalised community for that matter!). Everyone’s lived experiences and situations are completely different and each person should be treated as an individual. Don’t make assumptions about how that person wants to be referred to, how much information they feel comfortable sharing, or how much support they need, based on other LGBTQ+ people you have met. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and as an individual, so take the time to understand each person. #lgbtqhistorymonth #inclusion #allyship #podtalent

Pride season is upon us! Here’s how to be a better ally during June, the month of Pride and beyond: 1. Be open to learn Support your LGBTQ+ friends by listening, to truly understand their experiences. 2. Confront your own prejudices and unconscious biases Challenge stereotypes and assumptions. Be mindful of the jokes you make. 3. Know that language matters Respect LGBTQ+ people’s names and pronouns. Use inclusive language and if appropriate, gender-neutral terms like ‘partner’. 4. Know that everybody messes up sometimes – If you make a mistake, breathe, apologise, and ask for guidance. Show your commitment to being a better ally by learning and growing. 🌈 Let's support and uplift the LGBTQ+ community together! 🌟 #Pride #Allyship #LGBTQ+ #Support

🏳️🌈 If you're a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, you might refer to yourself as an "ally". But what does that really mean, and are you ACTUALLY as much of one as you think? 🔎 According to the Collins Dictionary, an ally is “someone who supports people who are in a minority group or who are discriminated against, even though they do not belong to that group themselves.” 💪 And when it comes to the workplace, actively supporting the LGBTQ+ community involves a variety of actions to demonstrate true allyship. 💡 In her latest article, Hannah Pearsall, head of wellbeing at Hays UK&I, explains the six steps you can take: https://lnkd.in/efP-NFAT #pridemonth #lgbtq #allyship

Are dating apps failing us in the search of deeper connections? 💭 Discover the findings from Hinge's latest LGBTQ+ D.A.T.E. Report, revealing that LGBTQ+ daters are craving stronger emotional intimacy and more purposeful dating 📲 With advice from therapist @Moi Ari Brown, Hinge promotes 'slowmance,' a deliberate approach to relationships. However, as scepticism towards dating apps grows, many are turning to in-person events for romance 💑 Explore the full blog post to uncover how LGBTQ+ individuals are redefining dating by prioritising real-world connections and community-driven experiences. Could this be the key to fulfilling relationships in today's digital age? https://hubs.li/Q02L3Jcz0 #LGBTQ #InPersonEvents #ModernDating #CommunityConnections