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Read these 4 tips in finding an LGBTQ+ friendly company! #BeeYourself

👉 Tip #1: Active Listening 🎧 Understand the unique experiences of LGBTQ individuals by truly listening to their stories. 👉 Tip #2: Inclusive Language 🗣️ Use words that respect and affirm everyone's identity. 👉 Tip #3: Visibility Matters 🏳️🌈 Display symbols that show support and solidarity. 👉 Tip #4: Education is Key 📚 Learn about LGBTQ histories and current issues. 👉 Tip #5: Policy Updates ✍️ Ensure your org's policies reflect inclusivity. Value each voice! 💬 Share your thoughts or tag someone who's making a difference! 🌟 For more insights, follow @juliocroman 🌐 #InclusionMatters #SafeSpaces #LGBTQSupport "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"

Creating a safe space for LGBTQ individuals 🏳️🌈 is about fostering an environment of understanding 🤝 and taking meaningful action 🌟. It's important that everyone is recognized 👀, listened to 👂, and appreciated 🙏 for their authentic selves. Building inclusive communities involves creating connections 🔗 and removing barriers 🚫. If you're looking for support on how to better foster inclusivity 🌈, consider exploring resources like 'OUT OF SPACE' 📚. Together, we can work towards a world 🌍 where everyone has the opportunity to flourish 🌸. Inclusive environments extend beyond physical spaces 🏠; they are cultivated within each of us 🧠, enabling us to go beyond the confines of walls, rooms, and buildings 🏢.

Pride Power: Our Mentorship Program Can Help Your LGBTQ+ Employees Thrive. Pride is a time to celebrate the power of LGBTQ+ identity. We can help your LGBTQ+ employees thrive year-round by matching them with a mentor who can provide support, guidance, and inspiration. Our mentorship program is designed to: • Help LGBTQ+ employees develop their professional skills and knowledge. • Provide LGBTQ+ employees with a safe space to talk about their experiences. • Connect LGBTQ+ employees with role models and allies. • Help LGBTQ+ employees achieve their career goals. Our mentors are experienced professionals who are passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ employees. They are committed to providing guidance and support to help LGBTQ+ employees thrive in their careers. Contact us today to learn more about how our mentorship program can help your LGBTQ+ employees thrive.

What a brilliantly useful course! It's only an hour long; I completed 10 mins a day, putting several actions/reminders from each chapter in place. Sustainable LGBTQ+ Allyship! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/erSEAyRz #lgbtq #allyship

LGBTQ+ language and culture are constantly changing. It’s difficult to keep up. Many people feel intimidated by all the changes and are silenced by the fear that they will accidentally say something that will offend someone. In this encouraging and fun webinar, author and award-winning educational trainer Jeannie Gainsburg helps relieve this anxiety by offering easy, respectful language suggestions for allies. Participants will leave with a list of the most common LGBTQ+ etiquette bloopers to avoid, best-practice communication tips, improved odds of referring to people using the correct pronoun, tips for messing up properly, and increased confidence in their ability to interact respectfully with and about LGBTQ+ people. Allies can create safer spaces with their language choices; this webinar shows them how. Register for this webinar and check out other online events here: https://lnkd.in/gjk9fGyH Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations

Join us as we hear from Alexander Gabbutt, Executive Director & Head of Advisory at LGBT Great, and Michael Browning, Head of Marketing Operations at Artemis Investment Management and gain valuable insights for fostering understanding and respect to drive a more inclusive workplace. Learning Objectives: 1. Define and embrace inclusive language: Understand the importance of using accurate and respectful language for all LGBTQ+ identities. 2. Discover what trans & non-binary inclusive language practices look like: Gain practical tips for pronouns, terminology, and creating an inclusive communication environment. 3. Bridge the generational gap: Learn strategies for fostering open and respectful conversations about LGBTQ+ issues across generations. 4. Navigate reclaimed terms responsibly: Understand the history and appropriate usage of reclaimed terms like "queer." 5. Learn from other languages: Explore examples from languages with different grammatical structures and how they approach inclusivity. We hope to see you there! Diversity Project members only - register now: https://lnkd.in/g8qfPunZ #WhatWorks #LGBTQ+ #InclusiveLanguage Matt Cameron 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️

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This not only a great tool for the work place, but working in customer service you don't know about the person on the other end of the phone. So its great to use the key words and phrases introduced in this lesson. Thank you Just finished the course “Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees” by Rhodes Perry! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gJp4gAzP #lgbtq #allyship.