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Today, on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. Let's foster workplaces that celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We can create a world where everyone can live and love freely. #IDAHOTB #Inclusion #DiversityAndInclusion #GeminiEnergySolutions

Amen! When team members can bring their individual differences to work, the team is more capable of meeting stakeholder, org/company or, in the case of development teams, donor needs with rigorous logic, deep empathy and high authenticity. Inclusive teams produce consistently better outcomes in the short and long term. If you want a competitive edge, build diverse, inclusive teams with intention. It won't be easy but the pay off is worth it.

How to recognise rainbow washing 🌈🧼 When companies slap on a rainbow without taking meaningful action to promote equality and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community.  👉 Here’s a step-by-step on how to avoid rainbow washing this year: https://linktw.in/VwCHcR #RainbowWashing #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #Inclusion #Belonging #DiversityAndInclusion #Allyship

Protecting Your Chosen Family 🌈 Chosen families are an integral part of many LGBTQ+ lives. Estate planning helps ensure they are recognized and protected. Celebrate Pride by securing your family's future. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #EstatePlanning

🌈 Menstrual health is a diverse and inclusive topic, and Bloomth is committed to supporting everyone's journey. Our latest article in the app delves into the unique experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals regarding menstrual health. We aim to shed light on this important subject, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Download Bloomth to access content that highlights the importance of understanding and addressing menstrual health in the LGBTQ+ community. #LGBTQ #Inclusivity #Bloomth

Happy #LGBTQHistoryMonth 🌈 🏳️⚧️. You matter. Your contributions matter. Your hard work and intellect matter. You are needed at work and in this world, just as you are. In fact, you bring a diverse set of skills and perspectives to the workplace that lead to the following positive business benefits (based on a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation study): ✅Firms with LGBTQ+ inclusive practices show a positive impact on profitability and market valuation. ✅Companies that are more inclusive of LGBTQ+ employees recorded productivity levels 3% higher than less inclusive ones. ✅LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion improves business financial performance. ✅Among the top 50 Fortune 500 companies, attracting talent is seen as a major benefit for adopting policies that specifically focus on LGBTQ+ inclusion. See the study, here: https://lnkd.in/eGgzhUsf #LGBTQHistoryMonth #Business #Corporate #Inclusion #Profit #Productivity #Talent #OutandEqual #LGBTQ

Understanding LGBTQ+ Estate Planning Needs 🏳️🌈 The LGBTQ+ community often faces unique challenges in estate planning. This Pride Month, educate yourself on how to create a plan that reflects your identity and protects your rights. #EstatePlanning #LGBTQ #Pride2024

📅 LGBT+ History Month takes place in February. 🏳️🌈 Engaging with your staff networks is one of many ways you can begin to amplify LGBTQ + voices in your workplace. 💻 Learn more about LGBTQ + History Month, including what this year's theme is and how to celebrate it, in our factsheet: https://hubs.ly/Q02fBdWP0 🏷️ #LGBTQ #Inclusion #Diversity #HR

I love that we support and celebrate inclusiveness and diversity, but honestly, I have to speak from my perspective as a CEO. I often wonder if it's me, the person, or my mindset as a Leader and a CEO. I believe the only time we will be inclusive is when no one has to wave a flag or wear a badge or a wristband. Same for disabilities, ethnicity, or colour. People talk crap even when wanting not to... 'Oh, I don't see colour...' said a mate of mine recently. 'Well, get an eye test, pal; he is as black as the Ace of Spades, ' I replied. Oh no, that's not what I meant said he. Yes, it wasn't, but why do you even have to state that? Why does it need to be said? Just be his mate. I guess what I am trying, and probably failing and inviting a load of snowflakes to pile in, is people are people. When we get to a stage where none of this is a subject matter, that is what I call inclusive. As for diversity, well, God decided that already. What's it got to do with us? There are some things I am well known for by my friends and family. One is that I have absolutely no 'Gay-Dar'. One of my good pals from past work life is now a woman, and considering our personal backgrounds, I find it extremely difficult to get my head around but equally not at all difficult to accept. It's her life; she can do what she likes that makes her happy. I couldn't give a monkey's what she chooses to do; she's still the same person as when I first knew her, apart from the blindingly obvious and having a far less deep voice. I think the longer this need to recognise everyone with their own special symbols and the like, actually the further away we get from where people aspire to be. If someone is Gay, Bi-, Straight whatever, It doesn't occur to me at all, and I am equally not the slightest bit bothered when I become aware of it. What I care about is simple. In work, are you a good colleague, a grafter who is aware that the customer pays us all and values them? In my social life, are you good company, do we share values and interests, or are you really annoying or boring? Those things are the only things that matter, or should matter. When we can take pride in not needing symbols or events like pride flag and month then and only then in my humble opinion do I reckon we have cracked it. Until then though, Happy Pride Month to everyone who feels represented and that it gives them belief they can live happily and openly. I hope I am wrong and that actually it is empowering and breaking down barriers without what I like to call 'Idiots' who haven't got the brains they were born with being like scared rabbits towards anyone who is different from them. Until then, please call out all 'Idiots' instead of looking at your feet or looking away. Failing to discourage, by its very definition, lacks courage, and that's the only difference; people of Pride Month have had to show courage; the least you can do is make that inclusive by showing your own where they do get abused by the Idiots.

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