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Happy pride month! 🏳️🌈❤️ As we step into this vibrant month of celebration, I want to take a moment to reflect on the importance of visibility for queer individuals in the office space. As a proud lesbian and poly person, I understand the profound impact that being seen and acknowledged can have on an individual. It's about more than just being present; it's about creating a space where we can all feel safe, supported, and free to express our true selves without fear. While we celebrate Pride, we must also confront the rise in hate crimes in Norway (as well as the rest of the world), a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle for true equality. Let's stand united against such hate and advocate for a society where love and acceptance prevail. Visibility matters. It paves the way for understanding, acceptance, and change. This Pride, let's commit to fostering an environment where every voice is heard, every identity is respected, and every person can thrive. Here's to celebrating our unique journeys and the collective progress we've made. #Pride #Inclusivity #Visibility

A time to celebrate with, advocate for, listen to and show absolute support of our wonderfully diverse LGBTI+ communities and reflect on how we can all be the change we want to see in the world. We've taken some decent strides towards equality in recent years. That being said, we still live in a world where Faith-based schools can LEGALLY expel and sack LGBTQ students and teachers respectively; where elite sportspeople in major codes don't feel safe being 'out'; and where sickening violence and displays of hatred can still bubble to the surface as they did just a few short months ago in Melbourne and Sydney... there is still a very long way for us to go. It is great to see all the progressive organisations here on LinkedIn making pride pledges, implementing inclusion programs, rainbowing their logos, encouraging the use of gender neutral language and respecting each other's pronouns. Descrimination in (almost...) all its forms is illegal...hopefully the Attorney General's review of Faith-based schools will bear fruit... but laws are the effect, not the cause of social change. The cause can start with a simple little thing like rainbowing your logo, engaging in a conversation and making your employees and colleagues feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. #diversityequityandinclusion #prideatwork #prideisnotjustforamonth

Hey Marketers, It's Pride Month, but ditch the rainbow washing! This year, focus on REAL connections with the LGBTQ+ community. Ditch the fluff, deliver value. Pride merch is cool, but what about creating a valuable resource for the LGBTQ+ community? Think Skittles- it shows you understand their needs. Partner with LGBTQ+ creators. Let the community own the narrative. Amplify their voices and showcase their talent. True advocacy is about empowering others, not just tooting your own horn. Pride is year-round. Don't be a one-month wonder. Integrate LGBTQ+ support into your brand like MAC Cosmetics. Real allyship is a long-term commitment. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ+Ally #AuthenticMarketing

This #PrideMonth, we reflect on progress and the road ahead. At #Commvault, we ensure that every employee, including our LGBTQ+ community, feels supported year-round. Dive into our commitment to true inclusion in this blog by Ross Camp: https://ow.ly/Qivo50SaN1l #CommvaultLife

Happy Pride Month 🙌 This month is about celebrating and honouring the LGBTQ+ community, and it is the perfect time for businesses to consider how to better prioritise diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our guest blog from Lucy Brown, founder of Diversity Dreaming, explores how to create an inclusive culture. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ensRuTvw #HRadvice #Businessadvice #Smallbusiness

Like most travelers, I want to do business with brands that align with my values - and LGBTQ+ travelers are no different. Here's how you can cultivate authentic messaging that focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion to woo LGBTQ+ travelers. #destinationmarketing #LGBTQtravel #inclusivetravel #embraceinclusion

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are a key strategy in providing support for marginalized communities in your organization. Specifically for LGBTQ employees, ERGs can offer crucial support and community for closeted employees. Check out this article to learn more and get started establishing an ERG at your company!

Reacting to 2023’s backlashes and boycotts, some brands have avoided Pride 2024 despite a clear commercial and moral imperative: globally, LGBTQ+ spending power rose by 20.5% between 2019 and 2023. But others are winning fans by digging in, surfacing hidden histories, creating sanctuaries, centring family (biological and chosen) and taking an educative role. Members can discover more in Brands & Pride 2024: Serving LGBTQ+ Consumers 👉 https://lnkd.in/gyn4qMii

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

Please join us today at 1pm for a free webinar event, Growing LGBTQ Wealth! During this webinar, Erica Seremeta, CIMA, Global Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Client Engagement with BlackRock, will discuss trends, challenges, and unique statistics related to the LGBTQ+ community. She will also go over different aspects of investing as well as actionable items you can take away to help improve your financial future. Check out the flyer below for more information! #pridemonth #lgtbqwealth #webinar