As we celebrate Pride Month at Lucid, Laura MacArthur (Head of People Partnering) shares her emotional connection to Pride and the importance of creating a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves. With a deep commitment to the cause, Laura works to ensure that everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
"I get emotional about Pride. To me, Pride is about the freedom to be who you are and to be accepted for that, whoever you are.
We must remember that the first Pride was a riot—a powerful response to being told to be ashamed of who you are. The beauty of Pride is that the response to that judgment is to go to the complete other end of the spectrum, make it sparkly, and invite everyone.
The chosen family element of Pride is very moving to me. It's about community, standing together, and celebrating our authentic selves. Transforming lives isn't about cookie-cutter solutions; it's about giving people the opportunity to live the life they want. At Lucid, we are committed to fostering a consciously inclusive culture. This is reflected in 82% of Lucidians saying they can be themselves at work every day in our most recent employee engagement survey. But we know there is still more work to be done. Acceptance is a low bar - my goal as an ally is to keep listening to everyone’s unique perspective and take action to celebrate how that diversity helps us all to grow.”
Let's continue to champion diversity, celebrate individuality, and create inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. Happy Pride!
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