Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈 We are proud to celebrate and honor our LGBTIQA+ team members who contribute to the diversity and strength of our organization and beyond. Throughout this month, stay tuned as we share their perspectives of what pride in the workplace means to them and how we continue to empower through inclusivity.
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Diversity means absolutely nothing without inclusion.
“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.” - Verna Myers
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Check out our latest webcast where we reflect on the progress in LGBTQ+ rights and recognize the challenges that remain. We share personal insights on fostering an inclusive environment through open dialogue, diversity training, and supportive policies. Let's ensure our efforts extend beyond Pride Month, driving meaningful change year-round. Additionally, we'll share personal stories—JoLynn's rejuvenating vacation in Europe and Anthony's journey after losing his mother-in-law, highlighting the importance of mental health and compassionate support in our workplaces. Let's keep the conversation going -- How can we keep the support and conversations around LGBTQ+ inclusion ongoing?
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🌈 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈 With the start of the Pride Month and as a LGBTIQ+ Ally I want to take this opportunity to celebrate diversity, tolerance and inclusion. I strongly believe that diversity is a strength, and that different perspectives and experiences lead to innovation and growth. It is the responsibility of all of us to create an open and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and accepted. Pride Month gives us the opportunity to show our commitment to diversity and inclusion and to express our solidarity with the LGBTIQ+ community. By celebrating the Pride Month, I am making a statement for a world where everyone deserves equal opportunities and recognition. I am aware that dealing with the topic is not always easy, and the fear of making mistakes may prevent a lighthearted approach to the topic. My experience has shown that it is very helpful to have an open dialogue, clarify questions and actively seek feedback. In this way, I become more confident in dealing with sensitive topics, can learn from mistakes and maintain a more relaxed approach. And especially with sensitive topics, it's important to remember that words and their meanings are in a social and cultural context. Even if I didn't mean something intentionally offensive, certain words or statements can be harmful because of their historical or social connotations. Therefore I try to be aware of my language use and how my words may be perceived and being open to feedback to recognize where I failed and take this as opportunity to learn and grow. This is one step that will help us grow together into an appreciative, inclusive and tolerant community. Wishing everyone a colorful Pride Month! #PrideMonth #DiversityandInclusion #OpenConversations 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
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At Lockheed Martin (LM), our PRIDE Business Resource Group is hosting numerous events throughout PRIDE month to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and bring awareness to the importance of creating a workplace that encourages inclusion and allows employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day. This week I attended a virtual event where we had an opportunity to listen to early career LM professionals who discussed the biggest challenges facing LM PRIDE, LM's D&I initiatives, how to get younger employees more involved in PRIDE, and offer advice. During the panel discussion, an employee commented that a colleague who had just recently come out heard other team members in her group joking around about the LGBTQIA+ community and therefore didn’t feel comfortable coming out at work out of fear it would destroy her career. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination and exclusion are still significant challenges for LGBTQIA+ employees, leading to many feeling unwelcome like the employee in this situation. I recently ran across a Harvard Business Review Article on “How to Be a Better Ally to the LGBTQIA+ Community” which had some great reminders on what we can do to be better allies and help foster a psychological-safe environment for our colleagues. According to the article, a good ally to LGBTQIA+ individuals is defined as someone who is accepting, takes action, and has humility. Each of these components are important to be a good ally, but it boils down to taking the time to educate yourself on LGBTQIA+ issues, speaking out against discrimination, and truly listening to and learning from LGBTQIA+ individuals. Your actions can make a real difference in the lives of your colleagues, and in creating a more inclusive workplace for all. It's time for us all to step up and become better allies to our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. Please join me in actively working to be accepting, taking action, and having humility to create a more inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone.
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As we celebrate Pride Month, we honour the vibrant spectrum of identities that make up our community. At the heart of this celebration is a profound truth: Human dignity is inviolable. Every individual, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, deserves respect and recognition. Diversity means enrichment. Our varied experiences and perspectives make us stronger and more resilient. It is through embracing our differences that we can truly innovate and create a more inclusive world. Diversity means creativity. When we bring together unique voices and ideas, we foster an environment where creativity thrives. Our differences drive us to think outside the box and push the boundaries of what is possible. Diversity embraces who we are. Each of us is a unique blend of experiences, cultures, and identities. By celebrating this diversity, we affirm our commitment to a world where everyone is valued for who they are. This Pride Month, let's stand together in solidarity and celebration. Let's continue to build a community where diversity is not just accepted, but celebrated as a source of strength and beauty. Happy Pride Month! #MercedesBenzFinancialServicesAustralia #Pride #CelebratingEveryRoadYouTake
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Embracing Diversity & Inclusion. Beauty of Radiance, Vitality, and Cultural Humility. https://lnkd.in/gpdB7wTS
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Today's resource: Out & Equal Out & Equal is the premier organization working exclusively on LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Committed to empowering and supporting you every step of the way. Help us expand our network by sharing this post, commenting, or tagging a friend. #LearningPhoenix #CareerDevelopment #WomanOwnedBusiness #WomanOwned #LGBTQOwnedBusiness #smallBusiness #supportSmallBusiness #Learning
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5 fundamental things the LGBTI movement must do remember continue achieving real change. 2: We must embrace diversity, not division. Diversity is at the core of what makes this movement strong. That’s why we must embrace and harness the power of our differences rather than letting them divide us.
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Embracing our differences makes us stronger! Celebrate Diversity Month by recognizing and appreciating the unique qualities that make each of us special. Check out this article to learn more about the importance of diversity: https://lnkd.in/g3EkAFpR #diversitymatters #inclusion #CelebrateDiversityMonth
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