How to support your rainbow employees
Your go-to for building safe, inclusive and caring communities for your LGBTQIA+ team members.
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...
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)
- LGBTQIA+ community advocate, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Kade Fenwick (they/he)
- 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!
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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.
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Resources for your people
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