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We’re thrilled to share some exciting updates from our LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (ERG) as we celebrate Pride Month! Over the past few months, we’ve engaged in meaningful discussions and have several exciting initiatives in the pipeline. Here are some highlights of what we’ve been working on: 🌈 Upcoming Event: Next week, we’re hosting a special event to celebrate Pride Month and allyship in a relaxed and inclusive environment. Stay tuned on LinkedIn for a recap of our celebration! 📋 Policy Improvements: We’re actively discussing ways to enhance Easyfairs’ policies and best practices to better support LGBTQ+ members in the workplace and during hiring processes. 📅 Pride 365 Campaign: Pride isn’t just for June! We’re launching a year-round Pride 365 campaign, focusing on fundraising and supporting charities that uplift our community. 🤝 Allyship Training: We’re researching and developing allyship training to ensure all Easyfairs employees know how to be supportive allies to the queer community. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment at Easyfairs and can’t wait to share more updates with you. #lifeateasyfairs #visitthefuture #pridemonth #diversityequityinclusion Easyfairs

Some thoughts I have about #PrideMonth this year and how organizations can support the LGBTQ+ members of key audiences.

🌈 **Reflecting on Rainbow Washing: A Call for Authenticity in Corporate Diversity Efforts** As Pride Month approaches, we see a surge of corporations donning rainbow colors. While this show of support can be heartening, it's crucial to distinguish between genuine allyship and "rainbow washing." Rainbow washing happens when companies use rainbow motifs or LGBTQ+ support to appear inclusive without taking concrete actions to support these communities. It can undermine the genuine struggles for equality and inclusion faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Here are a few thoughts on how businesses can avoid rainbow washing and practice authentic support: 1. **Long-term Commitment:** Diversity and inclusion should be a year-round endeavor, not just a once-a-year campaign. 2. **Policies and Practices:** Implement and maintain inclusive policies that protect and benefit LGBTQ+ employees. 3. **Community Engagement:** Support local LGBTQ+ initiatives and charities not just financially but through active participation and advocacy. Let’s encourage and hold accountable those around us to do more than just wear the rainbow. Let’s be the rainbow that lights up all year round, representing true colors of support and inclusion. #DiversityAndInclusion #PrideMonth #AuthenticAllyship #CorporateResponsibility

Happy Pride Month!!! 🏳️🌈 As we celebrate, let’s remember that Pride isn’t just about parades and parties; it’s about community, understanding, and taking action. Here are some thoughtful ways to celebrate Pride with your colleagues and friends: 🌈 Learn and Grow: Attend talks or workshops that focus on LGBTQ+ history and issues. Knowledge is the ally’s best tool! 🌈 Connect Through Creativity: Organize a get-together to create Pride-themed art or crafts. It’s a fun way to express support and add a personal touch to the celebration. 🌈 Support Through Giving: Identify and donate to charities that work tirelessly for LGBTQ+ causes. Every little bit helps! 🌈 Join the Parade: There’s power in numbers! March in your local Pride parade to show solidarity and support for LGBTQ+ rights. 🌈 Advocate for Change: Use this month to start conversations about inclusivity in your workplace. Encourage policy reviews to ensure everyone feels safe and valued. Pride Month is more than a celebration; it’s a reminder of the ongoing struggle for equal rights. Let’s use this month to reflect on our progress towards equality and to recommit to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity every day. ❤️ #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #UnityInDiversity #StandWithPride #Inclusion #Diversity

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate diversity, and inclusivity, as well as highlight the ongoing fight for equal rights and opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community. We are proud to stand with and support the incredible work of Mermaids, a charity close to our hearts.   Mermaids is dedicated to supporting transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse children, young people, and their families. We believe that embracing and empowering all members of the trans community is crucial for any organisation, regardless of the industry. This is why we are honoured to fund Mermaids’ local group activities, which create a safe space to celebrate and uplift the community. Jo and the Thornicroft family have felt the benefit of the amazing work of this charity first-hand. The care they have provided, and their unwavering support have been a huge help and immeasurable comfort in such a turbulent and troubled time. We strive to support them, as they have us, in the hope they will be able to continue their important work and care for other families just like ours. Mermaids also helps businesses to improve their support of LGBTQ+ employees and customers through essential resources and CPD-accredited training. If you're interested in learning more about Mermaids' training courses and how to foster a more inclusive environment within your organisation, check out the link here: Training - Mermaids (mermaidsuk.org.uk)   #Mermaids #PrideMonth #Community #Inclusivity #Equality

A 2019 article in the Harvard Business Review made the case that LGBTQ+ inclusion is good for the economy. As more businesses make this connection, they are stepping forward to make an economic case for non-discrimination protections and against discriminatory laws. Fast forward to Andrea Frank, a Door County resident and recent Canary Fund grant recipient who helped to develop a project in helping businesses show their support for and welcoming the LGBTQ+ community. The Pride Flag Initiative (from Open Door Pride) is designed to offer free pride flags to local businesses or organizations to fly outside of their business to show customers they are a supportive, welcoming, and inclusive place. The goal of our initiative is to have all businesses flying the flag and support the LGBTQIA+ community. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gpC6exH4 Do you have an idea for a project to make your community more welcoming? Our grant application window is open until July 31, 2024. Our application process is easy and could help support your idea with a seed grant between $1500-$5000. Check us out at www.thecanaryfund.org.

REMINDER - TUNE IN TOMORROW. SIGN UP NOW 🙌 ❤️🙏 𝟖𝐚𝐦 & 𝟒𝐩𝐦 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 6th June, 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲. 🤝🏽🏳️🌈 ⚧️ ♿ 🌈 ⚧️ 𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐰𝐬 has been a passion project of the Global Pride Kantar ERG, collaborating with the best minds in Kantar, experts in I&D research, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐆𝐁𝐓𝐐+ 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, who will dig into how brands can use their brand power to be better allies to the community. 🌈⚧️

Pride month is around the corner... Are you at risk for rainbow washing? Each year during Pride, companies modify their logo and merch with rainbow colours and images to demonstrate their support for the LGBTQ+ community. But are some of them just monetizing the rainbow? You might be familiar with green or blue washing, but another emerging issue in the ESG-universe to be aware of is rainbow washing—using rainbows in advertising or branding to indicate support for the LGBTQ+ community, but without providing that same support and advocacy for this marginalized group throughout the rest of the year. Our CEO and Founder Ivy (Ivanna) Lumia had a chance to sit down with the legendary Rob Smith to discuss the critical importance of an organization’s governance of LGBTQ+ matters and what Boards can do to mitigate the risk of rainbow washing. Read more about their conversation and the issue of rainbow washing on the BIG blog: https://lnkd.in/gaQ64XiR #PrideMonth #Governance #SustainableGovernance #Boards

Helsinki Pride was today 🌈 One of our values is UNIQUENESS and it means we celebrate the diversity of the community. Today we want to remind that pride is still a protest, not really a party. Pride is a protest rooted in the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights and visibility. It commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Riots, where queer individuals resisted police brutality and systemic oppression. Pride challenges ongoing discrimination and advocates for equality, inclusivity, and justice. It symbolizes resilience, celebrates diversity, and reminds the world that the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights is far from over. Pride is not just a celebration; it is a powerful statement of identity, resistance, and a call for societal change. How can you celebrate Pride with us? 👉 Suggest us speakers from the LGBTQIA+ community. 👉 Suggest ideas of topics we should have at next Crush event that include LGBTQIA+ perspective. 👉 How can we make you feel more welcome? #crushmovement