Driving diversity, powering progress! 🌈 Did you see us at Pride in London this weekend? As part of our work for a fairer future, we were so proud to march with LGBTQ colleagues and allies and represent the LGBTQ residents in our borough. Our fully electric, accessible community transport vehicle brought some colour too! 🚐
Big thank you to Arsenal F.C and the #gaygooners for the pre march jolly!
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Happy Pride Month! At HGS, we celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion every day. This month, we honor the strength and resilience of the LGBTQ community and reaffirm our commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove
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.
Happy Pride Month!🌈 At GovData, we're proud to celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ community and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. How are you celebrating Pride Month? #pridemonth
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3 things that I implore you to remember this Pride season. 1. Allyship is wonderful, but it is something earned, not just claimed. If you say that you are an ally, you must back that up with more than words. It must be backed up with actions. 2. Remember that being out is a privilege. To all who are unable to be out for whatever reason, or who choose to remain private about your situations, you are still valid and you still deserve to have pride. This elder-queer loves and supports you. <3 3. Please remember that while it is wonderful and AMAZING to support small and independent queer artists during Pride season and beyond, not everyone has the financial stability and privilege to do so, and purchasing a small trinket from a big box store may be cheaper, easier, and more accessible for some folx and that is OK. Don't shame people for it, because you don't know their experience or what they are going through. Also, those public corporate displays? They often matter to people who cannot be out for their own reasons. So absolutely celebrate independently, responsibly, etc. But have patience and grace for all. Happy Pride, everyone!
🏳️🌈 Pride is more than a month of celebrations and recognition of the LGBTQ community. It’s a protest and a fight for equality. It’s collaboration and support across other marginalized communities. It’s for our future and our safety. This Pride season, we continue our mission to create safe and inclusive schools for our LGBTQ youth, and we encourage you to join us and Rise Up with Pride. ➡️ Visit glsen.org/pride to learn how you can Rise Up today! . . . Image description: Colorful graphic with text "RISE UP with Pride" in rainbow colors. Features decorative elements like stars and hearts with the text "glsen.org/pride" at the bottom.
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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
The history of the LGBTQ community is rich with joy and grief. Through the ups and downs, the history-making victories and the challenges that tested our resolve, our collective community has become stronger, showing that we are an unstoppable force. This month, we honor the trailblazers, activists, leaders, and everyday heroes who have paved the way for LGBTQ rights and equality. Individually and as a collective community, we can break down barriers, bring everyone along, and illuminate the way forward where workplaces—and the world—are rich in inclusion and belonging, and innovation and opportunity are unlocked, for LGBTQ people and for all. #LGBTQHistoryMonth
What causes LGBTQ people to be underrepresented in Stem, and how can we improve inclusion and retention? Join our webinar on 2 July to discuss some of the work being done towards LGBTQ inclusion, with Ioana Latu and Bryce Hughes. Book your place: https://rsc.li/4bhJweq
Diversity is absolutely essential for developing strong teams, and high performing organisations that are robust, agile and innovative. Everybody should feel comfortable to be who they are in the workplace, and every workplace should make effort to ensure it is inclusive. Visibility is a key part of that.
Happy Pride in Maritime Day! 🏳️🌈 Today, we are celebrating all of the wonderfully diverse individuals that form part of the incredible LGBTQ community across our nation's maritime industry. Without an accepting and inclusive culture, we would not be able to deliver our maritime services 🚢 #Pride #PrideInMaritime
Happy Pride Month. 🌈 We’re proud to work in an industry which celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion. This month, we celebrate the vibrant LGBTQ community and reaffirm our commitment to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard and valued. In the world of digital marketing, inclusive campaigns reflect our society and help drive meaningful connections, encourage authentic engagement and make a positive impact. ⚡ #digitalmarketingagency #digitalmarketingsurrey #socialmediaagency #digitaladvertisingagency #creativemarketingagency
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For #Pride2024 we’re supporting LGBTQ communities, within and beyond Google, with commitments to help fund and celebrate inclusive spaces that foster belonging for all. Learn more about how we’re: creating more inclusive workplaces (and meet our employee resource group — PRIDE at Google!), prioritizing co-creation in products, and unlocking opportunity in society this month, and every month. → https://goo.gle/3wXtckR
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3moIt was a fantastic day, full of joy as it should be!