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# How to support your rainbow employees

Your go-to for building safe, inclusive and caring communities for your LGBTQIA+ team members.

[Start exploring](https://landing.circlein.com/pride-2024?hsLang=en#explore)

## What you’ll find

We know that diversity and inclusion go hand in hand with success and that celebrating and supporting all employees is not just a strategic business move but simply the right thing to do. It’s a vital part of a just society where we all belong.      
   
So, how can you really show up meaningfully and authentically for your LGBTQIA+ employees?   

In collaboration with some of the most esteemed LGBTQIA+ thinkers and doers, we’ve rounded up a huge suite of resources to help you and your organization be an active LGBTQIA+ ally every day. 

It's jam-packed with: 

- A webinar: the top 5 ways you can show up for your LGBTQIA+ employees
- Meaningful ways to celebrate diversity
- Practical strategies to promote diversity and inclusion in your workplace
- A podcast episode with the former CEO of Mardi Gras
- And so much more...

 

# Beyond Rainbow washing: how to show up for your LGBTQIA+ employees

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this video contains images, voices and names of deceased persons.

For many people, being their authentic selves at work is still a challenge, which means there’s still so much more work to be done to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace for LGBTQIA+ employees.

Our stellar lineup includes:

- Chief Workplace Editor & Proud Queer Executive, Gemma Saunders (she/her)
- Diversity and Inclusion Consultant at Origin Energy, Dyllyn Tierney (she/her); and
- Inclusion and Belonging Consultant at TPG Telecom, Mia von Klein (she/her).

Here's what you can expect: Meaningful ways to celebrate your LGBTQIA+ employees beyond days of significance, practical strategies to promote diversity and inclusion in your workplace; and tips on how to be an active LGBTQIA+ ally.

### Want to know how we can help you support your LGBTQIA+ team members today and every day?

At Circle In, we’re all about supporting our customers to create safe, caring and inclusive workplaces for everyone.  
   
Simply fill out the form and we’ll show you how. We can’t wait to chat!

# How to be an LGBTQIA+ ally (according to our experts)

###### What is allyship?

Ciarra Jones • she/her

###### How to promote active allyship in teams

Dominic Taranto • they/them

###### Why you should speak with, not for or over

Gemma Saunders • she/her

###### How leaders can be champions of allyship

Dominic Taranto • they/them

# Joseph Gallego Iori shares his journey to parenthood via surrogacy

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Despite doing all your homework, having a child via surrogacy is full of twists and turns, according to General Manager Joseph Gallego Iori. He shares his experience of bringing two beautiful children into the world, how he treasures the privilege of being a parent, and how right now, ‘me time’ is having all sorts of awesome family adventures together in the backyard! 

[Read more](https://circlein.com/blog/hr-industry-insights/joseph-gallego-iori-shares-his-journey-to-parenthood-via-surrogacy/)

# 5 ways you can show up for your LGBTQIA+ employees

Want to know how you can embed meaningful change in your workplace so your LGBTQIA+ employees feel safe, valued, and connected? 

Spoiler alert: cupcakes and rainbow flags won’t cut it! 

Developed in collaboration with Gemma Saunders (she/her)from Workplace Edit, our free guide includes tips, strategies, and resources that will help you create an inclusive workplace.

[Read more](https://circlein.com/research-and-guides/the-top-5-ways-you-can-show-up-for-your-lgbtqia-employees)

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# Building Cultures of Belonging

Circle In GM, Liz Fox, talks to Anthony Tran, Head of Learning & Organisational Development, about how Grant Thornton are building cultures of belonging.

## Why I hope there's no Mardi Gras in 20 years time: Albert Kruger, former CEO Mardi Gras

 

Join Albert Kruger, former CEO at Mardi Gras, and Jodi Geddes, co-founder at Circle In as they deep-dive into Albert’s sometimes controversial vision for Mardi Gras and listen to his advice for organizations to take baby steps to create safe and empathetic spaces so everyone can be their authentic selves. 

# Resources for managers

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### Different types of families

Families come in all shapes and sizes and it’s important to reflect on how they are represented in order to create inclusive workplaces. 

[Read more](https://circlein.com/blog/different-types-of-families/)

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### Supporting rainbow families

Regardless of the family model your employee is a part of, the juggle is real. Find out how you can support them to strike the right balance. 

[Read more](https://circlein.com/blog/supporting-rainbow-families/)

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### Want to be an active ally? Why feedback is important

As a manager, you need to get used to saying the wrong thing rather than shying away from a conversation if you want to an active ally. 

[Watch now](https://circlein.com/blog/want-to-be-an-active-ally-why-giving-and-receiving-feedback-is-important/)

# Resources for your people

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### Be an LGBTQIA+ ally with this inclusive language guide 

Using inclusive language is one key way you can show your support and be an active ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. 

[Read more](https://circlein.com/blog/be-an-lgbt-ally-with-this-inclusive-language-guide/)

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### The culture lover's guide to rainbow families

Our roundup of LGBTQIA+ popular media to share with your family that celebrates and educates about the rainbow community. 

[Read more](https://circlein.com/blog/the-culture-lovers-guide-to-rainbow-families/)

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### Some of the diverse paths to parenthood

Bringing a child into your family can take many forms – all equally special and exciting for prospective parents.

[Read more](https://circlein.com/blog/diverse-pathways-to-parenthood/)

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