Empowering people to be LGBTQ+ allies and role models

Empowering people to be LGBTQ+ allies and role models

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Reach out to LGBTQ+ industry advocacy organisations, such as GLAAD (USA) and Outvertising (UK), which offer employer resources and training, including Ally and Role Model training.

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  • Author:WFA

    WFA

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16 June 2022

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In the UK, among the resources provided, Outversing gives 20 concrete actions for employers to include and support LGBTQ+ staff, which go from ensuring inclusive language in documentation, having a transitioning policy, to gathering and publishing data on LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace. Another resource is the Outversing Mentor Programme, which aims at supporting LGBTIQ+ talent and allowing it to thrive. The programme runs over a six month period and envisages 6-12 sessions between mentor and mentee.

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  • Author:WFA

    WFA

Case studies
16 June 2022