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Celebrating Pride Month: Embracing Trust, Respect, and Care In the fast-paced corporate world, foundational values are key to success. Trust, Respect, and Care are the pillars that strengthen any team. Trust: Creating an environment where innovation flourishes and risks are taken without fear. Trust means believing in each other’s capabilities and supporting one another through challenges and successes. Respect: Valuing unique perspectives, actively listening, and appreciating differences. Respect creates a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. All this time, I have been promoting Trust and Respect amongst the team, but I always felt something was missing. Then, I realized it: Care. Care: The heartbeat of our team. Showing empathy and concern for each other’s well-being creates a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. As we celebrate Pride Month, let’s remember that these values are especially important. Embracing Trust, Respect, and Care not only fosters a positive and inclusive workplace but also honors the diverse identities that make our team strong. By embodying these values in everything we do, we drive our collective success and create a workplace where everyone can be their true selves. Together, we can achieve remarkable things! #PrideMonth #Trust #Respect #Care #InclusiveWorkplace #TeamSuccess #Diversity #Inclusion

Happy Pride Month from all of us at The West Group Limited! 🌈 At The West Group, we believe in fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. This Pride Month, we’re especially proud to celebrate the diverse community that makes up our incredible team. During our recent ‘All Hands’ meeting, we took the opportunity to start the process of re-defining our company values. We asked everyone at TWG to vote on the values that resonate most with them, and the results included two key themes: Team and Inclusivity. Team: Our strength lies in our unity. We are a diverse group of individuals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Together, we create an environment where collaboration and mutual support drive our success. Inclusivity: We are committed to ensuring that every team member feels seen, heard, and respected. Inclusivity should be a practice we uphold every day, fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. As we reflect back on the history of Pride Month, we reaffirm our commitment to these values. Happy Pride 🌈 #PrideMonth #Inclusivity #Teamwork #DiversityAndInclusion

Earlier this week I had the privilege of facilitating a conversation for our colleagues and alliance partners about psychological safety and inclusion with the ever brilliant Dave Ward, Lindsay Congreve and Kieran Lutton - three operational leaders who are walking the walk when it comes to creating a safe environment for their people. It’s a topic close to my heart, knowing personally from the perspective of disability how inclusion can make or break a person’s experience of work. Our conversation was deliberately practical, focused on equipping colleagues across the business with the tools and confidence they need to navigate complex situations with their people. It’s impossible to summarise the conversation in only a few words, but here are three key things I took from our conversation: - physical safety is intrinsically linked with psychological safety - one cannot exist without the other - psychological safety is an integral part of creating high performing teams. This means being open to challenge, recognising the need to adapt and do things differently, and shifting our preconceptions - genuine curiosity is vital for inclusion. Our assumptions will always be challenged, so we need a willingness to learn and change. Massive kudos to Sarah Balment MCIPD - the brains, energy, vision and drive behind this year’s inclusion week. It wouldn’t have happened without her 🙌🏼 Image description: a screenshot of Lindsay, Kieran, Dave and myself on the teams call - mid conversation - and we’re all laughing

Pride Month: Embracing Diversity, Fostering Unity 🌈 As we celebrate Pride Month, I reflect on the profound impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in workplace culture. Beyond policies and initiatives, DE&I is about recognising and celebrating the uniqueness each individual brings. It's about fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Why is DE&I so crucial? It's not just about compliance; it's about creativity, innovation, and empathy. When we embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds, we enrich our collective experience and drive meaningful change. DE&I isn't a checkbox—it's a mindset that propels us forward as a team and as an organization. This Pride Month, let's reaffirm our commitment to DE&I. Let's continue to cultivate a workplace where authenticity is celebrated, where differences are strengths, and where every voice is heard. Together, we build a culture that thrives on inclusion and stands against discrimination in all its forms. #PrideMonth #DiversityandInclusion #InclusiveCulture #Equality #Empowerment #InclusionMatters #WorkplaceCulture

🌈 Happy Pride Month 🌈 At Sellick Partnership, we genuinely believe that everyone deserves to feel comfortable and valued in the workplace. This is something Senior Manager Adam Burgess touched upon, when he spoke about the importance of being yourself at work. Adam's personal insights highlight how authenticity can drive both personal and professional growth. His story is a powerful reminder of the importance of creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive! Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eKsfuG88

As we enter the new year, let's challenge ourselves to lead with a servant heart. Prioritizing the growth, well-being, and empowerment of our employees fosters an engaging culture that can help any organization thrive. I've found that this approach aligns perfectly with creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes belonging and equality. Think of it like hosting a party. Invite diverse people, include them in the festivities, let them dance however they want, and give them a say in the music. That's the essence of diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equality. So, let's start this year with a new way of thinking and remember that each and every one of us can contribute to the success of our organization. Happy 2024 everyone!!! #leadership #leadershiplessons #diversitymatters #newyear2024 #successmindset

"Belonging is a key aspect of DEI that transforms environments and fosters innovation. This week, let's focus on creating a culture of belonging within our teams and at our events. Encourage open dialogue, respect for all voices, and actions that reinforce inclusivity. When everyone feels they belong, they thrive. #DEITipTuesday #CultureOfBelonging"

In a recent speech commemorating Juneteenth, I wanted to connect the spirit of freedom and progress to a vital topic for our workplaces: the difference between diversity and inclusion. Vernā Myers, perfectly captured this sentiment when she said, "Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance." Imagine your workplace as a dance floor. Diversity is ensuring everyone's invited to the party – a beautiful mosaic of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. But inclusion? That's making sure everyone feels welcome to join the dance. It's about fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute their unique steps to the company's rhythm. As we reflect on Juneteenth's legacy, let's ask ourselves: How do we create workplaces where everyone feels comfortable stepping onto the dance floor? Where the music of collaboration and innovation is fueled by diverse voices? Share your thoughts and experiences below. Let's build on this historic moment to create truly inclusive cultures for the future. #Juneteenth #diversityandinclusion #leadership #corporateculture #workplaceculture

Schulte Chief Innovation Officer and Chief DEI Officer John Kenneth Johnson recently authored the article, "Schulte's Culture of Connection and Belonging," for Savoy Magazine, offering insights into the firm’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). He outlined the firm's DEI efforts, which are guided by four foundational principles: ensuring workplace equity, nurturing diverse talent, cultivating a sense of belonging and making a meaningful societal impact. Schulte's inclusive approach—embodied by the "one firm, one team" ethos—paves the way for industry-leading inclusivity policies that extend to business professionals as well as lawyers. This inclusiveness is integral to the Schulte Code of Civility, fostering an environment of respect and trust. Read more: https://bit.ly/3AinMlx #SchulteLaw #DEI #DiversityandInclusion

Leading with pride! This month of June, Hays is celebrating Pride Month with the theme “Leading with Pride,” where we will be talking about the importance of creating a culture of belonging and encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise the importance of making today’s and tomorrow’s workplace the best it can be - one where everyone can thrive. It’s crucial for managers to observe and encourage diversity and inclusion, ensuring that the workplace is a safe space for all. As role models, we need to set an example of what it means to be an ally, demonstrating our commitment to inclusion.   And this commitment extends beyond June. Standing up for equal opportunities and diversity means more than just posting a rainbow flag. An open and accepting culture, where discrimination has no place, should be the standard for all organisations. Diversity is not only a moral imperative but also a business necessity. We require employees with diverse values, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Achieving this involves actively creating a working environment that allows employees to authentically express themselves and reach their full potential. Pride Month serves as a reminder of these principles.  #Pride #hays #HaysPrideMonth #LeadingWithPride #CEO #Hays