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Today's not only April Fools Day, it's also the start of Celebrate Diversity Month. Let's honor the beauty of our differences and come together to celebrate diversity this month 🌎✨ Embrace unique perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds with open arms. #CelebrateDiversity #UnityInDiversity #InclusionMatters #DiversityMatters #DiverseHamptonRoads #HamptonRoads #DiverseBusinessDirectory #BuildingCommunity #BusinessCommunity

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and Pride Month intersect in profound ways. By fostering a culture of DEIB, we can build societies where 2SLGBTQI+ individuals are fully embraced and respected. To effectively celebrate Pride Month and promote DEI, it's important now more than ever to create a culture of belonging, especially when attempting to bridge the gap between understanding DEI and creating real action. We had a client come to us with that exact question, and we created a campaign with a hub and ongoing challenge points where employees can make a promise and listen to peer storytelling – where they could feel inspired to create real action. They are inspired to participate with recognition and rewards. We are seeing great results where managers have the tools to converse with their teams. By creating a sense of belonging, you can build a workforce that is more committed and open to new and different ideas where employees can say, "This is the place for me."

🧩 Individual identities... team identities... organisational identity - it’s not as simple as ‘bringing your whole self to work’. Today, the team at Active Gloucestershire dove into this complex topic during a workshop facilitated by Ismail from Focal Elements, hosted by Gloucestershire Deaf Association. We started with a fundamental question about identity: What does your name say about you? This sparked insightful conversations about diversity of identity - individual, collective, and intersectional. We pondered what's innate, what we acquire, and how others label us. Key themes included fostering inclusivity and belonging while respecting boundaries. We explored examples of privilege, control, and safety, discussing how these aspects impact individuals in a variety of ways and the positive actions we can all take as allies. We also explored the challenges that arise when identities clash - in meetings, at events, or during partnerships. We considered how organisational values can be an anchor for culture and behaviour, supported by policies and process. Though it was only a 3-hour workshop, it left us with plenty of personal and team reflection! Thanks again to Ismail for guiding us through these interesting discussions. #EDI #DiversityAndInclusion #TeamWorkshop #ActiveGloucestershire

💡 Diversity goes beyond appearance! It's about backgrounds, mindsets, and experiences. 🧩 In recent conversations on the Identity Jedi Show (shameless plug) , we emphasized the significance of both neurodiversity and cultural diversity in the workplace. Have you noticed a cultural shift towards inclusivity in your industry? 🌟 #Neurodiversity #InclusionMatters #WorkCulture

Do you know when to clap? Rules, unspoken or not, can make people feel out of place Like they don't belong Great to see Emma Stenning and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra tackling this head-on in their 'Bold New Vision' which included the following: *** A NEW ‘CBSO WELCOME’. The removal of any perceived ‘rules’ of a traditional concert, clearly inviting audiences to... - Clap whenever they like - Wear whatever makes them feel comfortable - Be mindful of everyone’s experience *** What are the (unwritten) rules in your organisation's culture that could make employees, customers, suppliers or partners feel like they don't belong? #Inclusion #belonging

Rather than push conformity, we should understand, accept, and celebrate our differences. Regardless of what you may be hearing, our communities are stronger and more vibrant when each person's unique nature/experience is supported and when each person's unique successes are celebrated. On my mind this #WorldAutismAwarenessDay. #AutismAwarenessDay

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#tipsandtrend Amusement venues have always worked to attract people to their businesses. Our society has always been a diverse one. In recent years, there has been more awareness of the many ways in which individuals navigate, identify, and want to interact with the world.  Now, more than ever, it is incumbent upon businesses to find ways to meet the needs of the individuals who can become their guests. This is mutually beneficial for all. Adrea Gibbs, ICAE, of Alriginal Productions, LLC, is a consultant in the area of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion suggests business owners consider the positive impact of inclusionary practices and points out: “When you look to do this, you really do elevate the experience for everyone.” Read more : https://lnkd.in/dW-xudqt #tipsandtrend #amusment #attraction #menalac 

What do we love most about our team? That they're exactly who they are. Head to this blog post to learn more about how Applied celebrates Pride every day 👇 https://lnkd.in/ebkbyzQQ