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New on On the Line: How to Run an LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Restaurant 🏳️🌈 1. Make it clear that your restaurant is a safe space. Whether it's including the queer community in your marketing initiatives, or hanging your Pride flag 365 days a year, the goal is to create an inclusive environment for patrons and employees. 2. Be gender neutral. Language matters! A simple greeting like 'How's everyone doing today?’ or ‘Can I get you folks anything else?’ is friendly, inclusive and goes a long way. 3. Set a positive work environment from the top down. Prioritize mental health, be open to differences in expression, and be proactive in hiring inclusively. 4. Provide LGBTQ+ awareness and ally training. Educational communities such as #FairKitchens seek to provide a more positive kitchen culture for all employees. 6. Celebrate Pride year-round and in a way that benefits the community. To ensure your actions are lasting and impactful, consider ways to support the LGBTQ+ community all year long, not just in June. To learn more 👉 bit.ly/454vgTz

Pride should be a 365-days-a-year celebration. As a woman- and queer-owned business, we believe in an equitable workplace all year long, not just in time for #PrideMonth.  Here are 3 ways we celebrate Pride year-round (and how your organization can, too): 💜 Implement policies that support LGBTQ+ equality in the workplace.  This includes inclusive health insurance, gender-affirming care, parental leave, and pay equity, which should be discussion topics alongside rainbows and parades. 💜 Donate to BIPOC and queer-led advocacy organizations.  A few of our favorites are Pride Foundation and ACLU of Idaho. 💜 Commit to continuing education around inclusion in the workplace.  Continue to hire BIPOC and members of the LGBTQ+ community as employees, contractors, and vendors.  #QueerVoicesMatter #LGBTQOwned #QueerOwned #WomenHelpingWomenEntrepreneurs

What does real change look like in today’s diverse workplaces? Dive into our video showcasing powerful stories from alliance groups committed to making inclusivity a reality. Here’s what you’ll discover: 🔹 A women’s network driving crucial policy shifts and fostering career development without compromise. 🔹 An LGBTQ+ group breaking barriers through education and dialogue to enhance understanding. 🔹 A new initiative focusing on neurodiversity and disability, aiming to educate and support our community. Interested in how these initiatives are transforming our workplace? Read on and learn about how inclusion shapes vibrant workplace cultures: https://sps.news/3MRVdD #InclusionMatters #DiversityAndInclusion #WorkplaceEquality

Cherry Bekaert is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that values the diverse qualities each team member contributes. Our commitment to allyship and building a diverse organization is demonstrated through our ongoing firm-wide Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): • ADAPT (Abled & Disabled, Allies Partnering Together): supports all people who have a physical and/or mental disability and allies. • MOSAIC: supports all people of color from various racial and ethnic backgrounds and allies. • Pride Alliance: supports all people who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies. • Working Parents and Caregivers: supports all people who are parenting or caring for loved ones and allies. • Women of Cherry Bekaert: supports all women at the Firm and allies. Together, with our ERGS, Green Table Talks, and continuous efforts to highlight cultural observances, we're fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Discover how we're making a difference for our people, clients and communities through our firm-wide initiatives: https://okt.to/EG3e6T #DiversityMonth #DEI #BridgingDifferences #CelebratingDiversity

Cherry Bekaert is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that values the diverse qualities each team member contributes. Our commitment to allyship and building a diverse organization is demonstrated through our ongoing firm-wide Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): • ADAPT (Abled & Disabled, Allies Partnering Together): supports all people who have a physical and/or mental disability and allies. • MOSAIC: supports all people of color from various racial and ethnic backgrounds and allies. • Pride Alliance: supports all people who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies. • Working Parents and Caregivers: supports all people who are parenting or caring for loved ones and allies. • Women of Cherry Bekaert: supports all women at the Firm and allies. Together, with our ERGS, Green Table Talks, and continuous efforts to highlight cultural observances, we're fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Discover how we're making a difference for our people, clients and communities through our firm-wide initiatives: https://okt.to/ZSaOkU #DiversityMonth #DEI #BridgingDifferences #CelebratingDiversity

Cherry Bekaert is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that values the diverse qualities each team member contributes. Our commitment to allyship and building a diverse organization is demonstrated through our ongoing firm-wide Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): • ADAPT (Abled & Disabled, Allies Partnering Together): supports all people who have a physical and/or mental disability and allies. • MOSAIC: supports all people of color from various racial and ethnic backgrounds and allies. • Pride Alliance: supports all people who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies. • Working Parents and Caregivers: supports all people who are parenting or caring for loved ones and allies. • Women of Cherry Bekaert: supports all women at the Firm and allies. Together, with our ERGS, Green Table Talks, and continuous efforts to highlight cultural observances, we're fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Discover how we're making a difference for our people, clients and communities through our firm-wide initiatives: https://okt.to/OPyLMR #DiversityMonth #DEI #BridgingDifferences #CelebratingDiversity

Most of us struggle to find a sense of belonging. The same is true for our friends in the LGBTQ+ community. But did you know that employee resource groups (ERGs) help in creating a supportive and inclusive workplace for them? ERGs provide a safe space for employees to connect and share experiences. They promote understanding and allyship among all staff members, fostering a culture of inclusion. Here are a few key benefits of ERGs: ✅ ERGs offer a community where members can find support and encouragement. ✅ These groups educate the broader workforce about LGBTQ+ issues, helping to break down stereotypes and biases. ✅ ERGs advocate for policies and practices that promote equality and inclusion within the organization. Creating a culture of belonging starts with recognizing the importance of ERGs. We talk more about the role of ERGs in promoting belongingness and inclusivity in this week's Talent Development Hot Seat podcast episode with Ben Bergon of Chobani. So glad to have this conversation during #PrideMonth2024.

Cherry Bekaert is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that values the diverse qualities each team member contributes. Our commitment to allyship and building a diverse organization is demonstrated through our ongoing firm-wide Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): • ADAPT (Abled & Disabled, Allies Partnering Together): supports all people who have a physical and/or mental disability and allies. • MOSAIC: supports all people of color from various racial and ethnic backgrounds and allies. • Pride Alliance: supports all people who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies. • Working Parents and Caregivers: supports all people who are parenting or caring for loved ones and allies. • Women of Cherry Bekaert: supports all women at the Firm and allies. Together, with our ERGS, Green Table Talks, and continuous efforts to highlight cultural observances, we're fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Discover how we're making a difference for our people, clients and communities through our firm-wide initiatives: https://okt.to/R5wVXU #DiversityMonth #DEI #BridgingDifferences #CelebratingDiversity

Cherry Bekaert is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that values the diverse qualities each team member contributes. Our commitment to allyship and building a diverse organization is demonstrated through our ongoing firm-wide Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): • ADAPT (Abled & Disabled, Allies Partnering Together): supports all people who have a physical and/or mental disability and allies. • MOSAIC: supports all people of color from various racial and ethnic backgrounds and allies. • Pride Alliance: supports all people who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies. • Working Parents and Caregivers: supports all people who are parenting or caring for loved ones and allies. • Women of Cherry Bekaert: supports all women at the Firm and allies. Together, with our ERGS, Green Table Talks, and continuous efforts to highlight cultural observances, we're fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Discover how we're making a difference for our people, clients and communities through our firm-wide initiatives: https://okt.to/LciYjT #DiversityMonth #DEI #BridgingDifferences #CelebratingDiversity

Cherry Bekaert is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture that values the diverse qualities each team member contributes. Our commitment to allyship and building a diverse organization is demonstrated through our ongoing firm-wide Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): • ADAPT (Abled & Disabled, Allies Partnering Together): supports all people who have a physical and/or mental disability and allies. • MOSAIC: supports all people of color from various racial and ethnic backgrounds and allies. • Pride Alliance: supports all people who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies. • Working Parents and Caregivers: supports all people who are parenting or caring for loved ones and allies. • Women of Cherry Bekaert: supports all women at the Firm and allies. Together, with our ERGS, Green Table Talks, and continuous efforts to highlight cultural observances, we're fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Discover how we're making a difference for our people, clients and communities through our firm-wide initiatives: https://okt.to/pjSUWa #DiversityMonth #DEI #BridgingDifferences #CelebratingDiversity