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🌈Happy Pride Month! 🌟 As we celebrate love and equality, it’s crucial to remember that being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community goes beyond rainbow flags and parades. Here are some ways we can all make a difference: 1. **Educate Yourself** – Take time to understand the history, struggles, and victories of LGBTQ+ rights. Knowledge is the first step towards empathy. 2. **Speak Up** – Use your voice to stand against homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination. Silence often means complicity. 3. **Support LGBTQ+ Businesses** – This month, and every month, choose to support businesses owned by LGBTQ+ individuals. 4. **Respect Pronouns** – Something as simple as using the correct pronouns can make a world of difference in making everyone feel accepted. 5. **Attend Events** – Whether virtual or in-person, participating in Pride events shows solidarity and helps fund various LGBTQ+ causes. At Turnberry Solutions, we strive to create a more inclusive world, not just during Pride Month but every day. #PrideMonth #LGBTQSupport #BeAnAlly #LoveIsLove

As we celebrate Pride Month, it’s worth noting the significance of diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are focused on making sure everyone has the same opportunity to succeed. It’s not about disrespecting the contributions of others. It is about acknowledging and addressing systemic inequalities that have persisted over time. The goal is to create a more inclusive and fairer environment where everyone is valued and respected. Pride Month is a time to honor and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, recognizing the contributions and talents they bring to all sectors, including maritime. Diversity is essential for innovation and progress. By fostering an inclusive environment within Washington State Ferries and the maritime industry at large, we can better serve our communities and navigate towards a brighter future together. For more information on what's happening at WSF, check out our weekly update: https://lnkd.in/gn4WHptm

Why We Support Pride Month: Embracing Diversity: We recognize that a diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives, fostering creativity and innovation. Supporting Pride Month helps us celebrate the unique identities of our LGBTQ+ employees and ensures everyone feels valued and respected. Promoting Equality: By advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, we contribute to a more just and equitable society. Our support for Pride Month aligns with our commitment to stand against discrimination in all its forms and to promote equal opportunities for all. Creating a Safe Space: We strive to create an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. Celebrating Pride Month is part of our ongoing efforts to build a workplace culture where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity is the norm. Strengthening Community: Participating in Pride Month events and initiatives allows us to connect with the broader community and show our solidarity. It’s a chance for us to give back, support important causes, and make a positive impact beyond our office walls.

In #publicsafety , everyone is #family You spend more holidays with your co-workers than you do with your own family. Of course, you have that weird aunt or grumpy uncle but at the end of the day - regardless of race, gender, religious beliefs, sexuality, etc. Everyone loves eachother and supports eachother through those difficult calls. Coming over to the private sector, I didn’t know what to expect. #Thankful to have joined a company that welcomes #diversity and supports all employees. Verint has created a culture that embraces #inclusion while providing #opportunities and #support for everyone. #equality #employeeresourcegroup #ERG #diversity #verint #publicsector #publicsafety #community #bestplacestowork #culture #proud #together #verinteer #technology #techjobs #womenintech

A thriving workplace is all about inclusion, and QPride is energizing this vision at Qualtrics. 🌈 QPride is our ERG (we call them Qgroups) dedicated to building an environment where LGBTQ+ voices are amplified and everyone experiences belonging. From innovative training sessions to vibrant community events, QPride is making sure that every one of us feels acknowledged, involved, and empowered. Experience the difference at Qualtrics, where each day is an opportunity to grow and celebrate together. Learn more about QPride: https://bit.ly/46xyEbe

We’re proud to celebrate Pride Month, a time to honor and champion the LGBTQ+ community. When we bring together different backgrounds and perspectives, we spark innovation. True inclusion means creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. At Sama, we strive to embody these principles every day. 👇 How can we achieve this? 1️⃣ Promote awareness and education: Encourage open conversations and provide resources about LGBTQ+ issues. Awareness leads to understanding, which is the foundation of an inclusive culture. 2️⃣ Create safe spaces: Foster a culture of respect and understanding where every employee feels safe, respected, and able to be their authentic self without fear of judgment. 3️⃣ Support and empower: Actively listen to feedback from LGBTQ+ employees to understand their needs and challenges, ensuring their voices are heard and valued in shaping company culture. Inclusivity is not just a month-long initiative, it's a sustained commitment to understanding and embracing the unique experiences of each individual.

🌈✨ Happy Pride Month! While support and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community should be a year-round commitment and are always at the heart of our mission, we’ve highlighted crucial ways tech companies can make a real difference. To all HR leaders and policy makers in tech, discover inclusive policies and strategies to create a more diverse and supportive work environment. 💼🌟 Read the full article for more in-depth insights. Link in the first comment! 📖🔗

It’s such a joy to see an organisation that you were associated with and had a humble role to play once has come a long way in a short span. To me, this is the ripple effect of when genuine intent meets action to form long lasting impact. Thank you #providence for making what was once a vision a reality today. Kudos to everyone involved in making this safe space for the #lgbtqcommunity and #allies. I fondly recall our first authentic & open conversation on #lgbtqinclusion at Providence was with Ankita Mehra Tushar Sood (He/ Him) & Kulsum M. where lots of folks walked out with tears in their eyes and empathy in their hearts. To Kulsum M. Tushar Sood (He/ Him) and every single person behind this force- thank you for being the torch bearers and creating that safe space for the many there. I have Ankita Mehra Harsha Ravikumar Jayant Iyer Arun Pandey @debbie Deepthi Sirla Suresh Ramdas (He/Him) for collaborating with me out of pure trust. Look at what your voices & active advocacy have help transform. Pallavi Singh (She-Her-Hers) Madhulika Vedula Preethi Ramnarayan Murali Krishna and so many more folks at #providence to thank for their allyship on behalf of the #lgbtqcommunity. This truly speaks of inclusive leadership, collaboration and doing right by people. Lessons in DEI: 1)For those who think Inclusive leaders & DEI professionals have it easy: No they don’t. It takes a lot of hard work to create such space among pressing business priorities and peer judgement. 2)For DEI leaders who constantly struggle to make bigger impact with each attempt, this is testimony that even the smallest start has rippling effects and gets carried forward in due course of time. We do not have to have all the aspects under our control. Have faith, be patient and open to sometimes just giving the little nudge and letting time do its magic. 3) IT TAKES ALL HANDS ON DECK TO BUILD AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE. Yes, then entire village to build one. Happy Pride - it’s never just a month and always work in progress. #proudmoments #DEIimpact #inclusiveleadership #DEIleadership #pridemonth #lgbtqinclusion #activeallyship #allyshipinleadership

A thriving workplace is all about inclusion, and QPride is energizing this vision at Qualtrics. 🌈 QPride is our ERG (we call them Qgroups) dedicated to building an environment where LGBTQ+ voices are amplified and everyone experiences belonging. From innovative training sessions to vibrant community events, QPride is making sure that every one of us feels acknowledged, involved, and empowered. Experience the difference at Qualtrics, where each day is an opportunity to grow and celebrate together. Learn more about QPride: https://bit.ly/3xsV5S0