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My favourite Transcom value is “we come as we are” In my life I’ve been told that I should develop a “corporate” personality to be successful. Keeping a corporate persona is exhausting when it’s not naturally who I am. So I didn’t take that advice. Developing two personas would be like splitting myself in two, or hiding a part of myself. Hiding who you are to “fit in” is not normal or healthy. And I don’t believe it’s a choice someone should have to make. Be proud, bold and fearless in who you are as a person. Take pride in yourself 24/7 /365 - no matter what your sexuality, gender, religious beliefs, neurodivergence or personality! Just be you, and come to the workplace as you are. #Authentic #workplace #pride #transcom

Brainstorming ideas over a cup of tea. The power is in diversity. Sharing is caring. Happy Sunday! #businessideas #newprojects #disabilityempowerement #inclusion #everyvoicematters #lgbtq+ #contribution #thepowerofthinking #thinking #newideas #diversity #AI

🤔 Did you know? Lunar New Year edition with Win Fortunata. 🔃 Watch to learn the connection between 'fish' and 'abundance' below and share the learning with your community. #LunarNewYear #WorkingWithPride #LGBTQ

As a member of the LGBT communities, I acknowledge the steps that different communities take to acknowledge and support these communities during #PrideMonth2024 and every year. Some ask if it is still needed. I am reminded of the: 64 countries where privately lived homosexuality is illegal; 12 countries which impose the death penalty for privately lived homosexuality; and 14 countries which criminalise gender identity being expressed by members of the trans community. Those who live and love freely do not need to be grateful for having the same freedoms afforded to others. We should never, however, take the right to live and love freely for granted. Laws and views change. We should never pull up the drawbridge behind us but remember the experience is not the same for everyone. The case for change is not over until all humans can live and love with whichever adult they choose. Finally, I never assume that negative views when expressed are always founded on intolerance and hatred. Even if sometimes they obviously are. Views and reactions can sometimes come from ignorance or lack of experience or exposure to these communities and their members. Where this is the case our reaction should be to help people understand rather than point the finger of expectation and judgment. Understanding and empathy is iterative and context specific, not absolute. However uncomfortable that is. Inclusion and understanding are verbs rather than nouns. They are not flags and festivals. They are not the lived experience of too many people. They need an active demonstration and intention every day. Not just in one month per year. The fact, however, that visibility and expression of solidarity does happen during this month is a solid way to chip away at barriers to understanding and progress. More to do but many steps already taken. #harperadamsuniversity #harperadamsstudentsunion #lovecanbefree #lgbt #pride #inclusion #empathy #understanding #insight GatenbySanderson Joseph Galliano-Doig MBE Harper Adams University Harper Adams Students' Union

Not often you get a chance to chat with an Olympian about their life and experiences, but it was great today getting the opportunity to have a Q&A session with Mark Foster for our internal EDI webinar. We discussed the impact of 'secret lives' on performance and wellbeing as well as the role of Majority Allies and Employers in raising awareness and supporting cultural change. #Inclusion #LGBTQ

🤝👶 Thinking about using a known donor? It's a choice with unique benefits and challenges. Our latest article offers a comprehensive list of questions to help guide your decision-making process. From defining the donor's role to understanding health histories and future commitments, we've got you covered! #gaymomsclub #familyplanning #knowndonor #parenting #lgbtq

Virtual events are more accessible to many disabled people, especially those who are immunocompromised. For this reason, event planners should still be implementing virtual or hybrid options into their Pride celebrations. These 6 tips can help establish a baseline of accessibility for any virtual event. #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #LoveIsLove #TheFutureIsAccessible #a11y

This session offers practical ways of updating language & examples to create a more inclusive topic overview to look past traditional binary concepts. 🎟 BOOK HERE & MORE INFO: https://lnkd.in/giCPHRVn #Science #NorthWest #STEM #LGBTQ+ #Remote #Inclusivity

Many companies show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month. However, some face accusations of 'rainbow washing' or 'pinkwashing'—using the rainbow flag or LGBTQIA+ marketing for profit and reputation without a genuine commitment to fighting discrimination. To help promote LGBTQIA+ inclusiveness, here are 12 workplace policies that organisations in the construction industry (and beyond) can consider adopting. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ #LGBTQIA #LGBT #PrideMonth #Inclusivity #WorkplacePolicy

I was honored to speak RISE with Nate Lucena and Katie Martin on the challenges that older adult LGBTQ folks face in navigating healthcare. The combination of the period they grew up in, the still pervasive discrimination in the health system or lack of knowledge, and unique social determinants of health has resulted in a group that gets fewer screenings, has less social support, higher rates of substance abuse, higher rates of being unhoused, and higher rates of certain conditions. A few stats comparing LGBTQ seniors to the general population Only 20% have children, compared to 80% (less support) 2x as likely to be unhoused 39% experience depression compared to 16% 5x as likely to avoid healthcare settings because of fear of discrimination 2x as likely to smoke 2x as likely to live alone 28% hypertensive compared to 21% 10-15% HIV+ compared to 1% 48% have experienced discrimination if they are in senior housing For the transgender community (and this blew me away) Only 38% get mammograms, compared to 89% 26% get pap smears compared to 82% 20% have been denied care 30% have experienced verbal harassment in healthcare settings There are actionable steps you can take as a health plan to ensure that this segment of the older adult population is getting the care that they need...ideally, that starts with collecting the right data (SOGI). Still, another place a plan can start is by providers self-identifying that they are just willing to treat LGBTQ seniors without discrimination. That one step reduces anxiety and is the first step in creating a dialogue with your population. Before we can build cultural competency, let's look at who already has it! The final recommendation is to start within your organization. Your employees will benefit and have a wealth of knowledge. It was exciting to hear about what Baylor Scott & White Health is doing and to read about what SCAN is doing in plan design to support the community. I would also look into what FOLX Health is now doing to support senior LGBTQ populations and Included Health is doing to support employers. Dr. Ellen Fink-Samnick DBH MSW LCSW ACSW CCM CCTP CRP FCM Jenn Kerfoot Gaingels Colin Quinn Paul Nagle