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🌈 Celebrating Pride Month and Beyond! 🏳️🌈 As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Pride Month holds a special place in my heart. It's a time to celebrate our identities, honor our history, and push for the equality we deserve. But true inclusivity isn’t just a one-month affair—it’s a commitment that needs to be upheld every day. Companies have a crucial role in fostering an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered. Inclusivity must be a core value, reflected in policies, practices, and the company culture year-round. When businesses prioritize and sustain LGBTQ+ inclusivity, they create spaces where people like me can thrive both personally and professionally. Let’s celebrate Pride Month with vibrant colors and festivities, but let’s also remember to carry the spirit of Pride into every day, ensuring that inclusivity remains at the heart of our workplaces. #PrideMonth #LGBTQInclusivity #DiversityAndInclusion #LoveIsLove #WorkWithPride #InclusiveWorkplace #ProudToBeMe

🌈✨ Countdown to Pride Month: Is Your Brand Ready? ✨🌈   As Pride Month approaches, C+R Research's CultureBeat team urges brands to prepare early. Our latest blog (including a video), "Pride Month: Preparing Your Brand for Marketing Success," offers valuable strategies:   🌈 Understand the Community: Insight into the LGBTQ+ community's size, growth, and concerns. ✨ Beyond Rainbows: How to balance celebration with meaningful support. 🌈 Legislative Challenges: Navigating the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and its impact. ✨ Authentic Engagement: Examples of brands that have genuinely supported the community.   Prepare your brand for a Pride Month that goes beyond the surface and truly makes a difference.   Dive into our blog by CultureBeat's Anna Rossi for actionable insights. https://lnkd.in/g2CuvA_c     #Pride2024 #PrideMonth #BrandAllyship #LGBTQCommunity #BrandEngagement #LGBTQ+ #LGBT #inclusivity #MRX #insights #inclusion #crresearch 

As we celebrate Pride Month, we are providing this week's Thursday tips on how to support your LGBT+ employees. ✨🌈 Promoting an inclusive environment at work is not just a responsibility; it is a testament to your commitment to diversity and acceptance. Here are some essential steps to establishing LGBT+ inclusive policies and creating a supportive environment for all employees: ✅ Review policies for inclusivity ✅ Support LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) ✅ Provide diversity training ✅ Implement Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) ✅ Participate in important LGBT+ events and advocacy Implementing these practices helps create a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equality. Let's work together to build a better, more inclusive future for everyone. ✨ For more information on how you can improve your DE&I practices, contact Meghan Hamilton on: 📞  02896935508  📩  m.hamilton@mcsgroup.jobs #Inclusivity #DiversityandInclusion #WorkplaceEquality #EqualityAtWork #EmbraceAuthenticity #EqualityForAll #mcsgroup 

As we celebrate Pride Month, we are providing this week's Thursday tips on how to support your LGBT+ employees. ✨🌈 Promoting an inclusive environment at work is not just a responsibility; it is a testament to your commitment to diversity and acceptance. Here are some essential steps to establishing LGBT+ inclusive policies and creating a supportive environment for all employees: ✅ Review policies for inclusivity ✅ Support LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) ✅ Provide diversity training ✅ Implement Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) ✅ Participate in important LGBT+ events and advocacy Implementing these practices helps create a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equality. Let's work together to build a better, more inclusive future for everyone. ✨ For more information on how you can improve your DE&I practices, contact Paula McCalmont on: 📞 617 861 4588 📩 p.mcalmont@mcsgroup.jobs #Inclusivity #DiversityandInclusion #WorkplaceEquality

Walking on Eggshells: A Story of Resilience As we celebrate the vibrant and diverse LGBTQ+ community this June, I want to highlight an often overlooked aspect of our journey: RESILIENCE. Many in our community have faced discrimination, bullying, and adversity. These experiences shape us in profound ways, teaching us resilience, compassion, and strength. In the face of such challenges, we learn to find and amplify our voices. Yet, even as we thrive, moments of self-doubt and imposter syndrome can still arise. A study found that 52% of LGBTQ+ employees experience imposter syndrome at work. These feelings are not indicators of our capability or value but reflections of the harsh environments we’ve sometimes had to navigate. It's important to remember that needing extra care, understanding, and protection doesn't diminish our productivity or excellence in our professional roles. It simply acknowledges that we are human, deserving of compassion and respect. This Pride Month, let’s celebrate not only our triumphs but also our struggles and the incredible resilience that defines the LGBTQ+ community. Let’s create workplaces that recognize and support the unique challenges we face, ensuring everyone can thrive authentically. Here’s to celebrating our voices, our strength, and our journey. 🌈✨ #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #Resilience #Inclusion #Support #DiversityandInclusion #Innovation #Trending #Community #DEI

Traveling as an #LGBTQ+ person can be challenging, and it becomes even more daunting when legislation turns against the LGBTQ+ community. At The IGLTA Foundation, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to travel stress-free. That's why we're embarking on a crucial research project to understand the impact of legislative challenges on LGBTQ+ travelers in the state of Florida. This project aims to shed light on the current situation and sentiments of travelers facing destinations like #Florida. We're committed to gathering data because we believe it's key to understanding the diversity within our community. The insights we gain will not only empower us but will also help tourism industry leaders navigate these challenges, all while ensuring the safety and inclusivity of LGBTQ+ travelers. But we need YOUR help! Take a few minutes to share your experiences and insights by participating in our multilingual survey. Your input is invaluable in shaping a more inclusive and welcoming world for everyone! 🌐 Take the survey in English: https://lnkd.in/gF3SKEyz Espanol: https://lnkd.in/g4_Qj_tu Portuguese: https://lnkd.in/g7dcAW5d Deutsch: https://lnkd.in/gZnRZNch Mohamed Amine Gabbouj TJ Chernick LOANN HALDEN Allison Mazzeo Leandro Aragonez Clovis Casemiro 🇧🇷 Auston Matta Antonella Benedetti Becerra Dougal Mckenzie Felipe Cardenas Gonzalez Maria Cuba Oriol Pamies

🏳️🌈 Happy National Coming Out Day! Today, we celebrate the power of authenticity and self-expression within the LGBTQ+ community. Harvey Milk's iconic quote, "Coming out is the most political thing you can do," couldn't be more relevant. It reminds us that by embracing our true selves, we challenge stereotypes and advocate for a more inclusive world. In 2023, we also honor the inspiring and courageous individuals who have come out this year, contributing to a more diverse and accepting society. 🌟❤️ 🌍 The relevance of National Coming Out Day resonates deeply with current LGBTQ+ issues. In a world where equality and acceptance are ongoing battles, coming out stands as a testament to resilience and a demand for visibility. It sends a message that we refuse to hide who we are and that our voices matter. 🤝✊ 🏢 CenterLink and our member centers understand the complexities of the coming out journey. We recognize the importance of support networks and the impact they have on individuals' lives. Our commitment to providing safe spaces and resources remains unwavering. 🌈 💬 Today, we invite you to share your experiences and thoughts on the significance of coming out. How has coming out influenced your life or the LGBTQ+ community? Join the conversation by answering this question: "What advice would you give to someone considering coming out today?" Let's empower one another with our wisdom. 👇💬 #NationalComingOutDay #HarveyMilk #InspiringComingOuts

With LGBT+ History Month UK and Black History Month US next month, is your organization channeling its aims for inclusion into action for long-term and sustainable change? Ambitions for change won’t result in progress until high potential diverse talent are given the tools to succeed. It’s not about providing some employees with an advantage; it’s about recognizing that diverse talent need and deserve an equitable and level playing field to achieve their career goals. Our global RISE Program enables high potential diverse talent to shape and progress their own careers by building confidence, capability and leadership skills. The modules in this program empower diverse talent to reach their full potential by equipping and enabling them to pave their own path to success. Learn more about RISE Program here: https://lnkd.in/eAxbuz-4 Make this program available to your high potential diverse talent now by getting in touch with the team at engagement@involvepeople.org https://lnkd.in/dqec7shz #DEI #Diversityequityandinclusion #Diversityandinclusion #EDI #TalentDevelopment #BusinessDevelopment #Diversetalent #LGBTQInclusion #LGBTHistorymonth #BlackHistoryMonth #Equity #CareerDevelopment

⚡️🌈 The energy sector continues to fall behind other industries on the Stonewall Index, suggesting there's more to be done by organisations and individuals to foster a more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ colleagues. ⚡️🌈 See our post below for some ideas on how you as an individual can support LGBTQ+ people in your day-to-day work and personal lives!

🌈✨ Countdown to Pride Month: Is Your Brand Ready? ✨🌈 As Pride Month approaches, our CultureBeat team urges brands to prepare early. Our latest blog (including a video), "Pride Month: Preparing Your Brand for Marketing Success," offers valuable strategies: • Understand the Community: Insight into the LGBTQ+ community's size, growth, and concerns. • Beyond Rainbows: How to balance celebration with meaningful support. • Legislative Challenges: Navigating the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and its impact. • Authentic Engagement: Examples of brands that have genuinely supported the community. Prepare your brand for a Pride Month that goes beyond the surface and truly makes a difference. Dive into our blog by CultureBeat's Anna Rossi for actionable insights. https://bit.ly/3TDHNJs #Pride2024 #PrideMonth #BrandAllyship #LGBTQCommunity #BrandEngagement #LGBTQ+ #LGBT #inclusivity #MRX #insights #inclusion #crresearch