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Always learning a lot from Lily Zheng. This is about how to align commitments to the lgbtq+ community with company values and customer value proposition. Lily also identifies ways to figure out what you should align on (no one company can do it all!) and how to challenge pushback or abuse

On pride month 🏳️🌈 corporate companies are known for changing their logo, and at times getting backlash for it as a simple logo change is seen as minimal effort. This year I've seen less of that, less LGBTQ+ activations on social, less LGBTQ brand + creator partnerships, a lot less of it all. Has the stigma/fear of backlash from minimal effort discouraged brands from trying to participate? Is the new pride month logo change 0 logo change now? Are brands playing it safe or scared? Growing a conscience about using pride month for a marketing ploy? Or have they not seen what they wanted from previous efforts on pride month in other years?

Pride Month reminds us of the beauty of diversity. Pride is not just a month—it's a lifelong commitment to equality and justice for all. Pride is more than a celebration; it's a call to action. It's an invitation to join a movement that seeks to build a more inclusive and equitable world. Participate in local events, support LGBTQ+ organizations, and educate ourselves and others. Every action, no matter how small, contributes to a larger wave of change. At Accenture, we know that #PrideMeansMore when we come together. Pride means more love, allies and innovation.  Comment below on what #Pride means to you. https://accntu.re/4c29HX2

🌈 Embracing Diversity: Celebrating International Coming Out Day 🏳️🌈 Dear LinkedIn Community, Today, we stand together to celebrate International Coming Out Day, a day dedicated to promoting acceptance, understanding, and support for LGBTQ+ individuals. As professionals and allies, it's crucial that we recognize and embrace the diverse tapestry of humanity that makes our global workplace vibrant and strong. In the workplace, diversity isn't just about ethnicity, gender, or age; it also encompasses sexual orientation and gender identity. It's about creating a space where every individual feels safe, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Coming out can be a deeply personal and sometimes challenging journey. Many LGBTQ+ individuals face discrimination, bias, and fear. As a community, we must be allies, creating an inclusive environment that ensures nobody has to hide who they are or whom they love. Let us remember that diverse teams are more innovative, creative, and ultimately more successful. When people can be themselves, they can focus on their work, their passions, and their contributions to the world. On this International Coming Out Day, let us pledge to: Foster Inclusivity: Create a workplace where everyone feels safe and supported, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Listen and Learn: Be open to conversations about LGBTQ+ experiences, challenges, and victories. Understanding is the first step towards true allyship. Challenge Stereotypes: Challenge stereotypes and biases whenever and wherever you encounter them. Use your platform to educate and advocate. Be Visible Allies: Stand proudly alongside LGBTQ+ colleagues, friends, and family members, demonstrating our commitment to their well-being and success. Celebrate Diversity: Recognize that embracing diversity enriches our professional lives and makes our global community stronger. By working together, we can create a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace that empowers everyone to reach their full potential. Let's stand in unity and ensure that International Coming Out Day serves as a reminder of our shared commitment to inclusivity and acceptance. Together, we can build a world where everyone is free to be their authentic selves, in the workplace and beyond. #InternationalComingOutDay #DiversityandInclusion #Inclusivity #LGBTQ+ #Allyship 🏳️🌈

Seventeen percent of Gen Z identify as LGBTQ+, more than any other generation. And this has nothing to do with the actual number of people who identify as anything other than cisgender and heterosexual – it has everything to do with feeling safe. Gen Z have grown up in a culture that is more accepting, inclusive and supportive to LGBTQ+ identities than ever before. As a result, more than ever feel empowered to be their true selves proudly and publicly. This inevitably means a generation who are happier, healthier, more empowered, more productive, and are likely to be more successful overall. And this is in a society that still clearly has further to go in terms of acceptance. We still have work to do, but the youth are proof that it’s working. Happy Pride, everyone.

Is your Pride Month campaign neuro-inclusive? We're totally against rainbow-washing, but if you want to elevate the voices of LGBTQ+ creators and brands this Pride Month, you need to be authentic and inclusive. That means: 🌈 Using ALT text on all images 🌈 Accepting and using individuals' preferred language 🌈 Making space for intersectional content 🌈 Considering sensory needs for bright/flashy content 🌈 Understanding that ND folks may have a different experience of being LGBTQ+ than neurotypical people Got it? Now go forth and create fantastic, neuro-inclusive copy that lets your audience know you're committed to driving change. #PrideMonth #Neurodiversity #Neuroinclusive #InclusiveContent

When your personal values are aligned with those of your employer. It’s a match. Im happy that here in DHL Supply Chain we are clear about our approach towards LGBTQ+ communities. We promote the topics. We educate ourselves to be able to be inclusive, to make this company a better place for all of us. And to be able to provide our support. Empathy and respect are not a measurable KPI (although I am sure there are links to be measured), but they are key in shaping the culture.

Allyship is more than just a word—it's an action. In honor of #PrideMonth, here are a few tips on how to be an #ally:     1. Educate yourself! Did you know that according to a study last year by myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community,  3/4 of LGBTQ+ Women Still Fear Coming Out at Work.  2. Speak up when you see discriminatory behavior and language.  3. Listen! I’ve heard many stories of discrimination, we need to be more aware of what happens around us.     Listen, Advocate, and Educate yourself and others as allies. What tips do you have to share during Pride Month?  

June is Pride Month. For the LGBTQ+ community, #PrideMonth promotes dignity, equal rights, and self-affirmation and is a way of increasing society’s awareness of the issues they face. As companies engage in DEI planning and initiatives, it is key that all groups are represented. The acronym LGBTQ+ has been extended to encompass a more diverse group, most recently shown as LGBTQIA2s+, indicating the continued focus on inclusion for all. As an employer, are you ensuring a welcoming, supportive, and safe workplace for all people? Do you recognize the unique talents of each individual, helping create an environment that enables employees to do their best? ➡️Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxec7-iv

🌈🏳️🌈 Today, we proudly celebrate National Coming Out Day, a day dedicated to fostering love, acceptance, and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community. Let's stand together, support each other, and create a world where everyone feels comfortable being their authentic selves. 🌈🏳️🌈 National Coming Out Day is also a day our youth will most likely come out! Here are 5 tips to support youth! You can follow to support a youth if they come out to you: ⭐️Thank the youth for trusting you in their coming out process. ⭐️Ask them what support they need. ⭐️Make sure to clarify the extent of their coming out. Just because they have come out to you does not mean they have come out to everyone. ⭐️Follow their lead. Do not ask too many personal questions or pry. This may be a difficult conversation for them to have. ⭐️Ask them what name or pronouns they prefer. Drop 🌈 in the comments to celebrate National Coming Out Day! #NationalComingOutDay #LoveIsLove #BeYourself