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As #PrideMonth comes to a close, we celebrate our colleagues, consultants and clients in the LGBTQ+ community. As an LGBTQ+ owned business, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued, which is why "belonging" is one of our four core values. During Pride Month, we commit to making sure everyone can be their true selves, which empowers them to do their best work and live their best lives. "Belonging" means more than just including everyone—it’s about making sure everyone feels seen, heard and supported, as our founder notes below: #ABConsulting #consulting #businessconsulting

Source: Good Housekeeping From the article: "During the month of June, you'll see LGBTQ+ pride gear everywhere. From apparel with witty sayings, to collectible Starbucks tumblers to a variety of Pride flags waving from businesses and homes alike. But what about every other month? In a time when LGBTQ+ rights are under attack nationwide, especially for trans and gender-nonconforming people, showing the community that you care all year is so important." #Pride #LGBTQ #Queer #QueerBusiness #ShopQueer #LGBTQBusiness #ShopLGBTQ #Business #Businesses

Here's the quick story (and a powerful takeaway that will change your workplace): My $5 pin, a blend of LGBTQ+ pride and Latino culture, became a conversation starter in the office. 🌈✨ It sparked discussions on inclusivity and representation that we'd never had before. 🗣️💬 This tiny investment reminded me that sometimes, it's the small things that can make the biggest impact. Empowering Latino LGBTQ+ voices means creating a space where everyone feels seen and heard. 🙌 It's about intersectionality, understanding that we all have unique stories and challenges. 🤝 Want to make a change in your workplace? Start with a symbol, a gesture, or a conversation. It's easier than you think! Ready to create a more inclusive environment? 🌟 Book a 1-on-1 virtual session & get advice that is tailored to you at https://lnkd.in/e5nHXX3y Share or comment if you believe in building inclusive spaces! 📢 #Inclusivity #LGBTQLatino #SafeSpaces "Safe spaces can no longer be bound and limited to physical locations, but they must be found and created in each of us, allowing us to transcend the limitations of walls, rooms, and buildings." #Leadership #lgbtq #motivation #inspiration #blessed #time #grateful #juliocroman #safespace #antibullying #speakingup

We are so proud to see Enovate CEO Aine O' Dwyer, PE featured in @INvolvepeople's 2023 Outstanding Role Model Lists supported by YouTube! These global lists celebrate Role Models in business who are driving inclusion for LGBTQ+ employees across global organizations. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eKvBRt6w. #Enovate #Awardwinner #DEI #OUTRoleModels23

We are incredibly appreciative of LinkedIn for choosing to partner with Impact Media on the 2024 “Out @ Work” Guide. As a media outlet with a majority LGBTQ+ staff that was founded by queer entrepreneurs, we know all too well about the realities of being LGBTQ+ in professional settings. With this LGBTQ+ Work Guide, we hope queer professionals are able to better navigate the invisible roadblocks they may face throughout their careers. We also hope companies begin to better assess how they can create safer workplace environments for their queer employees. In and out of work, the LGBTQ+ community deserve to express their fullest selves without fear of judgment. Together, we can make authenticity the norm. To learn more about the experiences of LGBTQ+ professionals in the workplace, check out LinkedIn x Impact Media’s 2024 “Out @ Work” Guide below. 

As Pride Month comes to a close this weekend, we’ve seen many hospitality brands this month draping their logos in rainbow colours… But what goes on behind a business’ closed doors is just as - if not more - important as any public declarations of support. So, what does an LGBTQ+ inclusive work culture look like? Here’s what to aim for (and what to avoid). Aim for: - Visibility and representation - Ongoing education - Safe spaces (including formal & informal structures) - Inclusive language - Responsive policies Avoid: - Tokenism - Assumptions and stereotypes - Ignoring intersectionality It goes without saying that creating an inclusive work culture is a continuous journey lasting well beyond Pride Month. Read more https://rb.gy/p1dg1a #Pride #Inclusion #Culture #TalentTakenCareOf

Almost two weeks into Pride month! How’s it going? Made any tangible moves for progress yet? Pride Month is just as much a celebration of global LGBTQ+ communities as it is an opportunity to commit to and action ambitious goals for change that extends the 30 days. Businesses should be using this month to be loud, proud and bold in their advocacy by investing resources into advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion. LGBTQ+ employees still face huge barriers to success, progress and safety in the workplace and it’s critical that organisations can both recognise and commit to the work to make workplaces more inclusive. In the face of rising anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, discrimination and violence rather than scaling back on investment for inclusion, it’s needed now more than ever. At Audeliss and INvolve - The Inclusion People, our dedicated teams work with global organisations to drive LGBTQ+ inclusion in business. Below is a quick checklist that you can use to reflect on the work that perhaps still needs doing within your business, and that INvolve and Audeliss can definitely help you achieve. Get in touch with me, our teams are ready to support you. 💙❤️🧡💚💜💛🤍🩷🩵🤎🖤 #pridemonth #lgbtq #pride

🌈 Celebrating Pride Month at GS As we kick off Pride Month, it's crucial to recognise both the strides society has made and the ongoing challenges for the LGBTQ+ community globally and here in the UK. Globally, the top challenges include: ·      Discrimination and Violence: Daily threats to safety and well-being. ·      Legal Inequality: Many countries still lack legal protections for LGBTQ+ rights, with some even criminalising same-sex relationships. ·      Healthcare Disparities: Significant barriers to accessing appropriate healthcare. In the UK: While the UK has made significant progress since decriminalising homosexuality in 1967, challenges remain, particularly around trans rights and the rise in hate crimes. Higher rates of mental health issues persist due to discrimination and stigma, with the Black LGBTQ+ community facing even greater disparities. Disabled members of the LGBTQ+ community face unique barriers in accessing mental health services, compounding their marginalisation. Allyship and Advocacy: Pride Month is a time to celebrate, but also to ally with the LGBTQ+ community. Public sector leaders hold immense power in shaping societal norms, thus advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. Their allyship sends a strong message of acceptance and inclusion, fostering empathy and encouraging positive changes in policies and legislation. This Pride Month, GS is thrilled to release a series of interviews with inspiring LGBTQ+ societal leaders. Their insights will guide us in building a more inclusive and supportive society. It has been a pleasure to amplify their voices, so please look out for them! Happy Pride!! #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #EDI #DEI #Equality #Inclusion #Allyship #HappyPrideMonth #PrideatGS

Crowley's business resource group, Stronger Together, has shared this course as a way to support leadership development. So I thought I would share it with my network, too. It's called: “Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees” by Rhodes Perry! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eErdmjSC #lgbtq #allyship.

Just finished the course “Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees” by Rhodes Perry! It is important to keep learning, growing and being aware. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gPc5SdZ5 #lgbtq #allyship.