Exponent’s Post

Today marks 55 years since the Stonewall Uprising, a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history. While we've made progress, the fight for equality continues. We believe in empowering everyone to live freely in alignment with their most authentic selves, no matter their sexuality or gender. Together, we can build a better world founded on equality and acceptance. #Pride #LGBTQ+ #Equality #Acceptance 🏳️🌈 #cotterconsulting #cotterway #wbe #wbenc #projectmanagement #constructionmanagement

Sounds a lot like rainbow washing. 🌈👀 We do love some good Pride merch, but are companies following it up with meaningful action for the LGBTQ+ community? Mamobo explains how companies can avoid rainbow washing in the full video: https://linktw.in/VwCHcR #Pride #RainbowWashing #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #Inclusion #Queer #Belonging #DiversityAndInclusion #Allyship

Knowledge is power! Take the time to learn about the challenges #LGBTQ+ individuals may face in the #workplace. And be an advocate for (all) marginalized voices to help create a more supportive and #inclusive workplace for everyone.See all five tips to help you rock LGBTQ+ allyship at work: https://bit.ly/3wtuXGh #belonging #inclusion #pridemonth #pride2024

How can business leaders ensure that members of the LGBTQ+ community feel safe bringing their whole selves to work, when research shows that a large percentage have concealed this part of their identity from colleagues? Erica Webber of IBM spoke to our Enterprise Solutions at Hays CEO, Nigel Kirkham about what leaders must do to create safe working environments. Watch the full interview here https://lnkd.in/ejgqfjEp #PrideMonth #PrideMonth2024 #LGBTQ #WorkingForYourTomorrow

High on many companies agenda is the topic of Equity & Diversity Nigel Kirkham, the CEO of Enterprise Solutions at Hays, recently spoke to Erica Webber of IBM about inclusive leadership for the LGBTQ+ community. Research shows that a large percentage of LGBTQ+ workers have concealed this part of their identity from colleagues, so how can leaders change this? Erica gave her views and opinions in the below video, with the full interview available here https://lnkd.in/eRMq3hmf #hays #haysrecruitment #workingforyourtomorrow

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ This week, Azza Essakhi shares a compelling blog post on the importance of Pride from a Millennial perspective, and how we can foster inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ+ community. ⬇️ #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #Inclusion #Diversity #Community 🔗Read our other blog posts here: https://lnkd.in/ecdJyAe8

Growth in understanding and effort to make lasting improvements in workplaces and workplace experiences! It’s so good to be at the leading edge of positive change.

This is so important. A former employer of mine had an LGBTQIA+ ERG whose only contribution was sending a bunch of staff to a pride parade with rainbow swag to give out. Queer employees need inclusion. They need to feel welcome and like they're on an even footing with their straight, cis colleagues and allies. They need benefits and systems that recognize their relationships and unique needs. It's demoralizing to come to work and feel like you have to hide yourself. You often spend more time with your coworkers than your loved ones, and it hurts to have to hide the latter. And it makes trans employees feel unwelcome when your computer systems put their legal names front & center day in and day out. A company that proactively makes people feel included is going to have an easier time retaining them.

For International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, we wanted to shine a light on the fact that one in five (19%) of LGBTQ+ young adults experience bullying in the workplace, and a quarter of them said they went 'back in the closet' when they started work, according to a report from Just Like Us.   We have previously discussed the phenomenon of LGBTQ+ employees feeling they had to go 'back in the closet' (which you can read about here: https://lnkd.in/dxskEi-4), and believe that this issue captures why building a culture with a foundation of inclusion and belonging is so important.   #lgbtq #inclusion #dei #culture

Systemic change is needed, and it starts at the top of an organisation, not just by your LGBTIQA+ employees. Let's start the change there, then we can talk about cupcakes...