June is Pride month, and as the LGBTQ+ community gears up to spread awareness, more businesses than ever are showing their support.
However, there are ways to showcase your support for the queer community all year round. Developing your workplace culture around diversity and acceptance is great for your employees and your brand – plus, it can also boost your recruitment efforts, attracting socially-conscious individuals who share similar values. Here are a few simple ways you can get started!
Increase visibility
Openly showing your support for the LGBTQ+ community is the first step. One of the most straightforward approaches is prominently displaying icons such as the rainbow flag in your establishment. Other methods can include a diversity page on your website or indicating your business as a committed diversity employer.
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Create partnerships
Once you’ve taken care of visibility, the next step is to put your words into action. Connect with local organizations and communities to create partnerships whenever possible. This could involve anything from holding a fundraiser for a local charity to hosting a workshop for your staff on diversity and inclusion.
Provide workplace training
Every employee has the right to a harassment-free environment, where they can feel safe and have equal opportunities. However, enforcing basic workplace rules doesn’t guarantee an inclusive work culture. Consider having your staff engage in inclusivity training – this can provide valuable insight on things like correct pronoun usage, conflict resolution, and how to be a better ally. This will equip your team to better handle coworker and customer relationships!
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