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Celebrating Pride Month: A Lifelong Commitment to Equality Pride Month is a powerful reminder of the importance of equality, acceptance, and love for the LGBTQ+ community. For most of my career, supporting LGBTQ+ rights has been a cornerstone of my values. When months like Pride come around, they always have my full support. My ongoing pledge is to: ⭐️ Continue Advocating for Equality: Using my voice and platform to champion policies and initiatives that promote justice and fairness. ⭐️Foster Inclusive Spaces: Ensuring that every environment I influence is welcoming and safe for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. ⭐️Celebrate Diversity: Honouring and celebrating the unique identities and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals in all areas of life. Let's stand together this Pride Month and every month, celebrating love, diversity, and inclusion. What is your pledge this Pride Month? Share in the comments below and let’s inspire each other to make a lasting difference. #PrideMonth #Equality #LoveIsLove #SupportLGBTQ #Diversity #Inclusion #CelebratePride

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!

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 We celebrate diversity and inclusion every day, but Pride Month gives us an extra opportunity to show our support for the LGBTQ+ community. This month, we stand with our LGBTQ+ team members, clients, and partners, honoring their contributions and recognizing the importance of creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity makes us stronger as a company, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. Whether it’s through our policies, programs, or everyday interactions, we strive to create a culture of acceptance and belonging. Pride Month is also a time for reflection and education. It’s a chance for us to learn more about the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement and the ongoing fight for equality. By educating ourselves and having open conversations, we can continue to be allies and advocates for change. So this Pride Month, let’s celebrate love, acceptance, and equality. Let’s stand together as allies and continue to build a more inclusive world for all. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ+ #DiversityandInclusion #Equality”

🌈 Fostering LGBTQ+ Inclusion: Freddie Mac's Decade of Excellence Brian Pesner, HR Business Partner Lead at Freddie Mac, recently shares insight into the company's commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion: "Freddie Mac utilizes the Corporate Equality Index to assess LGBTQ+ friendliness. We've proudly maintained a 100% score since 2010." As Co-Chair of Freddie Mac's PRIDE BRG, Brian works closely with passionate LGBTQ+ employees and allies to foster this environment. ❓ How does your organization measure and improve LGBTQ+ inclusivity? What strategies have you found most effective? #WorkplaceInclusion #LGBTQEquality #HRBestPractices

How are you driving inclusion for your Trans employees? 💡 February marks LGBT+ History Month, a time to celebrate and uplift LGBTQ+ communities and commit to action for change. Businesses still have work to do to ensure that LGBTQ+ employees can thrive and succeed authentically in the workplace, and this requires taking words of solidarity and converting them into real, tangible change. Below are some tips from INvolve's Coda Galabov, who shares 5 tips for driving Trans inclusion within the workplace. Get in touch with us at info@involvepeople.org to find out how we can support your to elevate and enable your LGBTQ+ employees. View our suite of inclusion solutions here: https://lnkd.in/d-Wt7y_J #LGBTHistoryMonth #LGBTPlusHistoryMonth #LGBTHM #LGBTHistoryMonth2024 #LGBTQInclusion #DEI #TalentDevelopment #Transinclusion #Diversityequityandinclusion

This LGBT+ History Month, what are you doing to support your Trans employees? Check out these great tips by INvolve - The Inclusion People's Coda Galabov highlighting what companies can do to drive Trans inclusion in business. #lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbtq #lgbtqinclusion #dei #diversityequityinclusion

As Pride Month 2024 comes to a close, it's crucial to reflect on the progress made and the work that lies ahead in supporting the LGBTQ+ community. While June has been a time of celebration and visibility, our commitment to equality and inclusion must extend beyond this designated month. Moving forward, we should focus on: 1. Advocacy: Continue to push for legislative changes that protect LGBTQ+ rights and combat discrimination. 2. Education: Promote ongoing learning about LGBTQ+ history, experiences, and challenges to foster understanding and empathy. 3. Workplace inclusion: Implement and strengthen policies that ensure equal opportunities and safe environments for LGBTQ+ employees. 4. Support LGBTQ+ organizations: Contribute time, resources, or skills to organizations working year-round for LGBTQ+ equality. 5. Amplify LGBTQ+ voices: Create platforms and opportunities for LGBTQ+ individuals to share their stories and perspectives. 6. Challenge discrimination: Speak out against prejudice and support those facing harassment or unfair treatment. Remember, true allyship is an ongoing commitment. Let's carry the spirit of Pride throughout the year, working together to build a more inclusive and equitable society for all. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #Equality #Inclusion #AllyshipInAction

Dear business leaders, As we approach LGBTQ+ Pride Month, it's important to remember that meaningful support is more than just posting rainbows and making press statements. We must take tangible actions to support our LGBTQ+ employees and create a safe, authentic work environment. Marching in a parade is fun, but there is hard work to he done. This means implementing policies that protect and support LGBTQ+ individuals, and actively working against politicians and policies that do not prioritize LGBTQ+ rights. Allyship is hard work, but it is necessary work. Let's make this Pride Month a time of true progress and change. Help create a workplace that is inclusive and supportive of all individuals. #LGBTQ+ #PrideMonth #Allyship #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity

There are few corporate initiatives as important as creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ+ community.     According to EY, Gen Z is six times more likely to identify as LGBTQ+ compared to Gen X, and with Gen Z making up 30% of the workforce by 2030, this underscores the growing necessity for inclusive policies in the workplace.    While we celebrate and uplift the progress that has been made over the past few decades, we simultaneously acknowledge that we as a society have a long way to go in ensuring that every workplace embraces diversity, promotes equity, and empowers all individuals.     Our work in this space inspires deep hope for what's to come. We see the tides of change growing stronger each and every year as forward-looking organizations take bold steps towards a future that celebrates everyone.  #IgnitingBoldFutures #Inclusivity #PRIDE #LGBTQ

As Pride Month comes to a close, I am filled with gratitude and reflection. Celebrating the vibrant history, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community is not confined to June; it’s a year-round commitment. As someone who researches diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, I witness firsthand the transformative power of inclusion. Diversity is not just a metric to be measured but a profound source of creativity and innovation. Our workplaces thrive when everyone can bring their whole selves to the table. Let’s continue to champion policies that protect LGBTQ+ rights, foster inclusive environments, and amplify queer voices. Remember, true allyship means standing up, speaking out, and taking actionable steps every single day. Together, we can create spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Pride is more than a month; it’s a movement toward equality and justice. #Pride2024 #LGBTQ+ #DiversityandInclusion #EqualityForAll