Workplace Pride

Trans+ in the workplace: a talk across generations
2022-11-17 16:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Trans+@Workplacepride Community invites you to a hybrid event:“Trans+ in the workplace: a talk across generations”

Transactivists come in many forms. In this cross-generational talk, we have invited twoleading examples to share their personal stories to increase workplace awareness. Corine(she/her), the former journalist for public broadcast stations, transitioned in the late eighties andbecame active with Transgender Netwerk Nederland in 2011. Ellen (she/her) on the otherhand, has her own company and started her transition two years ago. She spent a lot oftime sharing her stories with her clients. Let’s hear from Corine and Ellen how much we’veachieved over the past decades, how different the experiences are between the nineties andnow and what can still be achieved. Of course, we will put these topics in the light of theworking environment, to show how an inclusive culture can nurture excellence in your staff topropel you forward in your sector.

Program:16:00 Arrival16:15 Welcome by Sophie Jeckmans (she/her) and introduction by moderator16:20 Corine van Dun (she/her)16:45 Ellen Jansen (she/her)17:10 Q&A – live stream ends at 17.3018:00 Drinks + bites @ Lellebel19:30 End

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In Person

Online

We have limited in-person space so it is: First come first serve!

More info: Trans+@Workplacepride

WORLD AIDS DAY
2024-12-01 00:00 - 23:59
Every year, December 1 is observed as World AIDS Day across the globe to spread awareness about the disease and remember all those who lost their lives to it. It was first observed in 1988.

Annual Members Meeting
2022-12-01 17:00 - 19:00
On behalf of the Foundation Board, we are pleased to invite you to the Workplace Pride 2022 Annual Members Meeting. This meeting will present an overview of the Foundation’s accomplishments in 2022 and its plans for 2023.

Details of the meeting are as follows:

Date: Thursday, December 1st, 2022

Time: 17:00 until 19:00

Meeting: 17:30 until 18:30, followed by drinks, snacks & networking

Venue: Adyen Rokin Office, Rokin 49, 1012 KK Amsterdam

Attendees: Workplace Pride Members only

REGISTER HERE

Registration closes on Friday, November 25th.

The Foundation Board and Staff look forward to welcoming you on December 1st.

Academia@Workplacepride & Student Pride invites you to the Purple Friday Hybrid lunch session
2022-12-09 11:30 - 13:00
Hot topic: What about gender registration?

About this event:Purple Friday is a day on which pupils and students can show their solidarity with LGBTIQ+ people bywearing the colour purple at school. In the Netherlands, the day has been held on the second Fridayof December every year since 2010. Purple Friday was inspired by Spirit Day in the United States,which was first held in 2010 as an expression against bullying of LGBTIQ+ youth.Purple Friday is traditionally celebrated at schools but over the last couple of years, we’ve seen thathigher education and corporate workplaces are embracing this celebration of solidarity with theLGBTIQ+ community. During this hybrid lunch we’ll explore the Purple Friday theme: acceptance,equality, and safety of all people of the LGBTIQ+ community in higher and secondary education froma management and student perspective. The student generation is increasingly bothered by theregistration of gender. What positive steps can we take to get a good response to this?

Please register via this linkWe have limited in-person space so it is first come first serve

Young@Workplacepride Christmas Drinks event
2022-12-14 17:00 - 19:00
On the 14th of December, we would love to invite you to the new Workplace Pride office in Amsterdam for an intimate get-together with like-minded people to have Christmas drinks. We are planning an exciting and interactive session with enough time for exchanging experiences and ideas. The session will be concluded in style, with plenty of time for networking while enjoying a drink and a bite. We hope to see you there!

Location: Workplace Pride Office, Herengracht 575, 1017 CD Amsterdam

Time: 17:00 -19:00 – including drinks & bites

Participants: Young (under 35) LGBTIQ+ individuals

Program:

17.00 Doors open

17.15 Welcome & Icebreaker

17:25 If You Really Knew Me

18:00 Sharing experiences

18.15 Drinks & Bites

Please register via this link

We have limited space so it -> First come first serve

Global Benchmark Opens 1 February - register now!
2023-02-01 00:00 - 23:59
The Workplace Pride Global Benchmark is an online tool designed to measure the LGBTIQ+ policies and practices for internationally active employers. Created in 2014, The Global Benchmark addresses the needs of organisations who are faced with implementing global D&I and LGBTIQ+ policies in countries where obstacles such as legal frameworks or cultural norms make it hard to do so.

The Global Benchmark:

Gives participants individual, custom-made overview of their organisations’ LGBTIQ+ policies and practices Suggests practical improvements to policies and practicesHighlights how organisations score among their peersAwards a “Workplace Pride Global Benchmark Endorsement” for top-scoring organisationsIs the go-to measurement tool of LGBTIQ+ policies and practices for internationally-active employers

Individual Results:

We will take approximately 90 days to process your submission and create your individual report by the end of June. You will receive customised results with specific suggestions for improvement.

Free for Workplace Pride MembersThe registration is free of charge to all Workplace Pride members.Non-members participants pay an administrative fee of €2000.-

Member Exchange Meeting #1
2023-02-07 00:00 - 23:59
Topic: “Dealing with LGBTIQ+ unfriendly or hostile comments in internal and external communications”

This event is for Workplace Pride members only and is an online event.

Tech@Workplace Pride and Academia@Workplace Pride Event at The Green Village
2023-02-15 13:00 - 19:00
The visit offers the participants the opportunity to meet other tech companies, researchers andscientists, and D&I officers. For TU Delft, it will not only increase their visibility for the LGBTIQ+community in general, but also contribute to awareness about the community on campus.Schedule13.15 – 13.45 Welcoming at the Co-Creation Centre, with coffee and tea13.45 – 14.00 D&I at TU Delft, David Keyson D&I Officer TU Delft14.00 – 14.45 “Queering Architecture: towards a more inclusive built environment”, Dr. Ir. Dirk van den Heuvel14.45 – 15.00 Coffee break15:00 – 15:45 “Finding new perspectives in a changing climate”, Prof.dr.ir. Andy van den Dobbelsteen15.45 – 16.45 Tour of the Green Village 16.45 – 18.00 Drinks

Please register via the personal invitation which will be sent by the Relationship Manager in week 2 of 2023 — We have limited in-person space so it is: First come first serve!

Free to Be Me Roundtable in Manila
2023-03-10 09:00 - 14:30
Free to Be Me Program: Socio-Economic Roundtable, Manila

For a more just, fair, dignified and prosperous society, everyone should have equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities. Unfortunately, communities part of the LGBTQIA+ can face discrimination and stigma and may be the targets of social exclusion, sometimes, even in the workplace. In our workplaces, creating an environment where everyone can be themselves is a priority for modern businesses. People that feel included in society and at work are more productive, are healthier and can make a greater contribution to socio-economic progress.

Our forthcoming round table, “Building a more Inclusive Socio-Economic Environment for LGBTQIA+ in the Philippines”, aims to bring together civil society and business representatives to raise awareness, to start conversations and to build a commitment to future dialogue especially in the socio-economic development space. This round table event is focused on creating and sustaining connection and collaboration between civil society, business and diplomatic sectors for the benefit of underrepresented communities across the region. Working together, these organisations can shape the narrative around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with confidence and with purpose.

This round table is being organised by Workplace Pride in conjunction with HIVOS whose mission is to build movements for just, inclusive and life-sustaining societies. The event will be hosted by IBM Philippines. Participants to this invitation-only event will include key decision-makers from civil society organisations, from local and multinational businesses in the Philippines, as well as policy makers, influencers and academics. We have a great line-up of speakers and we intend to maximise audience participation.

Insights into Supplier Inclusion and Diversity
2023-03-16 16:00 - 19:30 | Koninklijke Industrieele Groote Club, Dam 27,, Amsterdam, 1012 JS, Netherlands
Last year the BeNeLux LGBTIQ+ Business Chamber (BGLBC) was established to unite and validate LGBTIQ+ entrepreneurs so that they can participate in existing or new Supplier Diversity programs. Similar Chambers exist in the Nordics, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe, and Italy, and these are united under the umbrella of EGLCC, the European LGBTIQ Chamber of Commerce. There are numerous chambers outside of Europe too, notably in North and South America.

Four experts and business professionals will give insights to supplier diversity practice from different perspectives, followed by a Q&A. By the end of the event, you will know why supplier diversity and inclusion matters. You will understand what is the importance of LGBTIQ+ Business Chambers, their objectives and their work (beyond supplier diversity).

And finally, you will learn why to engage with LGBTIQ+ suppliers, what are the business advantages and why it is important for a social change.

This hybrid event, co-hosted by the BeNeLux LGBTIQ+ Business Chamber and Workplace Pride was made possible with generous support from EGLCC, the European LGBTIQ Chamber of Commerce and GGLBC, the German LGBTIQ+ Business Chamber.

PROGRAM

DATE: 16 March 202316:00 Doors Open16:30-18:00 Presentations18:00-19:30 Networking Reception

Location:Koninklijke Industrieele Groote Club, Grote Zaal, Dam 27, 1012 JS Amsterdam

Registration

The event is free of charge but requires registration to attend in person or online. As this is an invitation-only event with limited capacity, please get in touch with your relationship managers for more information.

The Trans+@Workplacepride community invites you to: “Gender Euphoria: What is Trans Joy?”
2023-03-30 16:00 - 17:30
REGISTER HERE

To bring extra attention to the International Transgender Day of visibility on March 31, the Trans+@Workplacepride Community, is organizing together with the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences part of the Erasmus University in Rotterdam the hybrid workshop.

– “Gender Euphoria: What is Trans Joy?”-

Has it occurred to you that so much attention on the trans+ experience in the media is focused on the negative aspects? Not only is it evident from the term “gender dysphoria”, which carries the negative dys- prefix, as is it emphasised by the medical community, pop culture, or academia.

Whilst it is true that that focus is needed to bring attention to and help with pressing issues, the risk is that the community might let itself be defined by this negative sentiment. However, for many there is a lot of joy in truly living as yourself. A more appropriate term describing this positive forward-looking view would be gender euphoria.

For the trans+ community, this can come from bodily experience, physical presentation, social relationships, inclusion, as well as cultural representation, similar to cis people’s affirmation of their identities.

In order to introduce and discuss this topic from various perspectives, several panellists are invited:

Sophie Jeckmans (she/her) – PO&CL at ING / Trans woman / Lead Trans+@Workplacepride CommunityDylan Drenk (he/him) – Psychologist, Psychosocial Expert, and PhD Candidate1 to 2 more Panellists Forthcoming(Moderator) Savannah Fischer(she/her) – VP Europe, Fischer Solutions / Trans woman

Address : Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA Rotterdam

Location : Campus Woudestein — Van der Goot building

Date : 30 March 2023Time : 16:00 – 17:30 – Followed by bites & drinks

Attendees : Workplace Pride Members onlyRegistration closes on Friday, March 23rd.Trans+@WorkplacePride & Erasmus University are looking forward to welcoming you on March 30th.

Member Exchange Meeting #2
2023-04-04 00:00 - 23:59
Invitation only event!

Dodenherdenking - Homomonument
2023-05-04 20:00 - 21:00

IDAHOT MAY 17TH
2021-05-17 00:00 - 23:59
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is observed on May 17 and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT rights work worldwide. By 2016, the commemorations had taken place in 132 countries across the globe

International Pansexual and Panromantic Visibility Day
2023-05-24 00:00 - 23:59
What it Means to be Pansexual or Panromantic

24 May is Pansexual and Panromantic Awareness and Visibility Day – but what exactly does it mean to be Pan?

To be pansexual is to have a sexual or romantic attraction not limited by gender, or gender identity, while to be panromantic is the same except without the sexual attraction. Attraction is not dependent on gender; pan people are attracted to the person before anything else. However, this doesn’t mean they’re attracted to anyone and everyone!

Though it’s likely that pansexuality has always existed in some form, to some degree, it is surely no coincidence that pansexuality has become more recognised in a modern society where people are able to explore and express their sexuality more openly. We are becoming gradually more aware of the largely socially-constructed nature of binary gender separation, and the fundamental nature of the shared humanity that unites us despite our comparatively superficial differences. Perhaps it’s not too much of a stretch to say that pansexuality reflects this.

As Psychology Today (PT) states:

”Younger generations [who are generally more open to non-traditional perspectives] and those who have a gender identity, gender expression, or gender role that society considers inappropriate for the sex one was assigned at birth (aka ‘non-cisgender’) are more likely to identify as pansexual.”

Whatever the case, all too often pansexuality isn’t taken seriously, dismissed as an invented identity and casually conflated with bisexuality. But pansexuality is a legitimate sexuality in its own right, distinguishable from bisexuality through its emphasis on being ‘gender-blind’.

PT elaborates:

“Pansexuality is not equivalent to bisexuality, because it is broader in scope. It explicitly rejects attractions based on binary notions of sex (male/female) and gender (man/woman). Whereas bisexuality implies a dichotomy, pansexuality suggests the possibility of attraction to a spectrum of gender identities.”

Singer/actor Miley Cyrus opened up about her pansexuality:

“I always hated the word ‘bisexual,’ because that’s putting me in a box. I never think about someone being a boy or a girl. I saw one human in particular who didn’t identify as male or female; they were beautiful, sexy and tough but vulnerable, feminine but masculine. I related to that person more than anyone in my life.”

It seems that many people identify as pansexual or panromantic because it gives their identity freedom to flow, and enables them more room to be themselves without defining their sexuality so broadly they lose individuality. Ultimately, it depends on how important labels are to a person, and whether the structure it provides their sense of self outweighs the potential constraints on their identity.

PT continues:

“We actually know little about pansexuals and pansexuality. This is unfortunate because pansexuality is a real thing with repercussions and importance among millennial youth who are searching for identities that adequately reflect who they are.”

Pansexuality hasn’t come out of anywhere, like a passing fad worn to make one seem more interesting. It isn’t unnecessarily overcomplicating bisexuality. It is simply a label for sexuality that would still exist without one, despite not conforming to the limited views of society.

Links

The Truth About Pansexuality: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/sex-sexuality-and-romance/201711/the-truth-about-pansexuality

Workplace Pride 2023 International Conference
2023-05-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Nederlands Spoorweg Museum, Maliebaanstation 16, Utrecht, 3581 XW, Netherlands
Workplace Pride invites you to our 2023 International Conference on May 26th at the Spoorwegmuseum in Utrecht, The Netherlands. This annual gathering of many stakeholders highlights the progress the LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion movement continues to make worldwide. But, likewise, there continues to be relentless challenges for the LGBTIQ+ community, some of which even threaten our safety and well-being.

Our stakeholders often face various dilemmas, such as: Which regions do we reach out to? Which laws and cultural practices are valid? How do we identify ourselves and our community members? Our decisions will likely influence policies, practices, and individuals for years to come.

This year’s conference theme is ‘Tracks of Change: Defining the future of LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion’, and what a fitting venue inside the Spoorwegmuseum!

Speakers and sessions at the conference will address topics such as:

How are business leaders navigating the ethical and social issues of our time?Empowering LGBTIQ+ Employee NetworksThe Winding Road to Self-IDCreating Fully Gender-Inclusive Workplaces Enabling company-wide LGBTIQ+ inclusion for operational and office staff Empowering LGBTIQ+ Communities in the Global South

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to speak with your peers about all aspects of LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion and to determine the way forward for our movement collectively.

https://www.spoorwegmuseum.nl/en/

REGISTER NOW

International Non-Binary People’s Day
2023-07-14 00:00 - 23:59
International Non-Binary People’s Day takes place annually on 14 July each year and celebrates and raises awareness of non-binary people, who do not identify within the traditional gender binary. This takes place during non-binary awareness week from Monday 11 July until Saturday 16 July 2022.

Why 14 of July?

The date, celebrated since 2012, was chosen as it falls between International Women’s Day on 8 March and International Men’s Day on 19 November.

What does non-binary mean?

The definition provided by Stonewall (Britain’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality) is: “Non-binary is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity doesn’t sit comfortably with ‘man’ or ‘woman’. Non-binary identities are varied and can include people who identify with some aspects of binary identities, while others reject them entirely.

“Non-binary people can feel that their gender identity and gender experience involves being both a man and a woman, or that it is fluid, in between, or completely outside of that binary.”

2023 PRIDE WALK
2023-07-22 00:00 - 23:59
Every year, Workplace Pride takes place in the Amsterdam Pride walk which is a grassroots version of the more high-profile canal parade. This year the walk will be organised by Queer Pride. The Foundation invites our members to join us for a pre-walk reception at our office and then we join the main walk.

This year Pride has been extended to two weeks with the walk taking place at the beginning of the first week. While we don’t have any more details from the Pride Walk organisers at this point, as soon as the program is clearer, we will communicate our plans. Save the date!

AMSTERDAM PRIDE WEEK
2023-08-01 00:00 - 2023-08-06 23:59
Pride Amsterdam will be held from August 1st till August 6th 2023. Pride Amsterdam is part of Queer & Pride Amsterdam. Queer Amsterdam will provide a program from 22 to 28 July 2023.

Stories From the Heart hosted by De Nederlandsche Bank
2023-08-04 16:00 - 20:00 | De Nederlandsche Bank, Spaklerweg 4, Amsterdam, 1096 BA, Netherlands
Stories from the Heart

Workplace Pride has partnered with the RVO and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs to organise the “Stories from the Heart” gathering. This unique event brings together LGBTIQ+ activists from various regions of the world participating in the RVO’s “Building Bridges” program and Workplace Pride members. The activists will share their on-the-ground experiences with our members, many of whom have colleagues working in the same countries.

Program details

Date: Friday, August 4th, 2023

Location: De Nederlandsche Bank, Spaklerweg 4, 1096 BA, Amsterdam

Timeline:

Doors Open: 16:00

Program: 16:30 – 18:00

Reception: 18:00 – 20:00

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity!

We can’t wait to have you join us for these incredible Pride events. Secure your place now and let’s make unforgettable memories together!

Member Exchange Meeting #4
2023-08-15 00:00 - 23:59
Invite only

Women@Workplace Pride and Academia@Workplace Pride invite you to: “The Power of Women in the Age of super-diversity”
2023-08-30 14:00 - 18:00
August 30th, 2023, Leiden

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DetailsProgram

Women & Academia @WorkplacePride and the strategic alliance of the LDE Universities, the LUMC, and Erasmus MC are happy to present an event that will explore the difference between genders in the workplace and how this affects productivity, innovation, sense of belonging and psychological safety among cis-women, lesbian, bisexual, trans-, and queer (LBTQ+) people.

Exploration of the differences between genders

The Women and Academia Workplace Pride communities, explore the differences between genders: e.g., ideas brought forward by women are much more easily dismissed than ideas from their male counterparts. This doesn’t contribute to a sense of belonging and psychological safety, affecting cis-women and predominantly lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LBTQ+) people. In turn, this will lead to reduced productivity and innovation. The Women@Workplace Pride Community would like to take this subject with you to the next level in this event since this topic was already put on the agenda at the Workplace Pride’s international conference in Utrecht last May. Furthermore, this event is well timed as it coincides with the first Leiden Pride.

Our keynote speaker is Prof. Annelien Bredenoord, rector magnificus of Erasmus University Rotterdam, who will cover the development of policies, procedures and practices that promote an inclusive environment, not only for the LGBTIQ+ community but also more broadly in society. She will discuss Erasmus University Rotterdam’s approach to diversity and inclusion in the diverse city of Rotterdam, emphasising intersectionality. She will cover best practices, like the IDEA Center (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access), and share her personal story.

Date: Wednesday 30th of AugustTime: 14:00 – 18:00 hoursLocation: Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum(LUMC), Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, at lecture hall 6 (Buruma hall)Audience: All Workplace Pride members & anyone interested in Inclusion & LGBTQI+ topics

RegistrationThe event is in-person and will be partially streamed (see programme) and recorded for those not able to attend. Please register using the Registration form

Organisers

This event is initiated by Women@Workplace Pride and organised with Academia@WorkplacePride with the strategic alliance of the LDE Universities, the LUMC, and Erasmus MC.

Accessibility

We want the event to be accessible to everyone. We hope that viewing a live stream contributes to this. Please note that the event location is wheelchair accessible. We will make sure to ask the speakers to articulate clearly. We very much welcome your suggestions for how we can be more inclusive.

Looking forward to seeing you there (or online)!

14:00 – 14:30 Welcoming at the LUMC with coffee and tea14:30 – 14:40 The journey of Women@Workplace Pride by the lead of the Women@WP Angelique Meul (she/her) – streamed

14:40 – 15:45 Break-out sessions, and follow up15:45 – 16:00 Break16:00 – 16:45 Lecture “Inclusive academia in the age of super diversity” by Prof. dr. Annelien Bredenoord. Followed by an interactive conversation led by Prof. dr. Annelien Bredenoord. Followed by an interactive conversation led by Prof. dr. Martine de Vries – both streamed16:45 – 17:00 Launch of LDE Pride The Leiden University, TU Delft, and Erasmus University Rotterdam work together in the strategic alliance of the LDE Universities. The Pride networks of these universities, together with the LUMC and Erasmus MC, now joined forces as the LDE Pride Network — streamed

17:00 – 18:00 Drinks & Bites

Workplace Pride Nordic Forum: Joining forces for LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion
2023-09-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Electrolux Group Headquarters, S:t Göransgatan 143, Stadshagen, Stockholm, Sweden
Registrations are filling up fast for the Workplace Pride Nordic Forum on September 14th 2023. The theme for this year’s forum is “Joining Forces for LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion”. This event is designed for our many members and other stakeholders who have activities in the Nordic region.

Hosted by Workplace Pride member Electrolux Group at their headquarters in Stockholm, this highly interactive forum will bring together our many members from or with activities in the region to share knowledge and find synergies. We will engage with corporate, diplomatic, governmental and civil society stakeholders to explore how we can collectively make progress for the LGBTIQ+ community in the workplace

Location: Electrolux Group HeadquartersAddress: S:t Göransgatan 143, 112 17 Stockholm, SwedenDate: 14 September 2023Registration: 09:00 – 10:00Time: 10:00 – 16:00

Speakers and sessions at the conference will address topics such as:

The current situation for LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion

LGBTIQ+ Corporate inclusion in the Nordics

Practical solutions for greater LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion: The Nordic Perspective

Working in challenging areas of the world

Fuller workplace engagement with LGBTIQ+ sustainability

Download the program here.

Please register directly using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/3yxe5995

LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium
2023-09-15 10:00 - 13:00
Unlock the power of inclusivity at this year’s LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium, featuring keynote presentations by Teri Kirby (Purdue University, USA) and Jojanneke van der Toorn (Leiden University, NL) delving into the latest cutting-edge research on LGBTIQ+ inclusion.

Location: Telders Auditorium, Rapenburg 73, Leiden

Date: September 15th, 2023

Registration: 10:00 – 10:30

Symposium: 10:30 – 12:00

Coffee & Tea: 12:00 – 13:00

A panel including researchers and D&I professionals from the public and private sector will furthermore reflect on the importance and difficulties of facilitating LGBTIQ+ allyship, and share concrete examples of how organisations can build environments where allyship can thrive.

Connect with fellow attendees over coffee and tea, fostering meaningful relationships with like-minded individuals committed to driving positive change in their respective organisations. Join us in this critical dialogue to make a difference and foster a workplace where everyone can belong and bring their authentic selves.

View the full program here.

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW

Tech@workplacepride: “Out@Work”
2023-09-19 12:00 - 17:30 | Eaton Industries (Netherlands) B.V., Van Voordenpark 1D,, Zaltbommel, 5301 KP, Netherlands
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Tech@Workplace Pride invites you to:

A company visit at Eaton in Hengelo, 19 September 2023

“Out@Work” Location: Eaton Industries Netherlands BV – The GreenBoxAddress: Europalaan 202, 7559 SC HengeloDate: Tuesday, 19 September 2023Time: 12:00 -17:30 hours

About the visit:

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life andprotecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do businessright, operate sustainably, and help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future.Founded in 1911, Eaton is marking its 100th anniversary of being listed on the New York Stock Exchange.We reported revenues of $20.8 billion in 2022 and serve customers in more than 170 countries.At Eaton, we aspire to be a model of inclusion and diversity in our industry—known for how we welcomeall people to the table and include them by listening to what they have to offer. We’re doing this becausewe believe a diverse workforce makes better decisions. We embrace the power of many perspectives todrive innovation and sustainable growth that benefits our people, investors, customers and communities.As we approach Coming Out Day (October 11th), this visit aims to bring participants from differentcompanies in our industry to discuss the theme “Out@Work”. We want to brainstorm with you all on howto increase acceptance at the workplace for all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation oridentity.

Schedule:

12.00 – 13.00 Welcoming at Eaton, with lunch13.00 – 13.45 “We Make PRIDE Work”, Introduction to Eaton and the Eaton PRIDE iERG by Eugén Ranft, Managing Director and Plant Manager from Eaton Industries Netherlands B.V. in Hengelo and Barış Ekici, EMEA leader of the Eaton PRIDE iERG. (live streaming)13.45 – 15.00 Tour at the Eaton production site15.00 – 15.15 Coffee break15:15 – 16:15 “Out@Work”, Workshop organized by Marco Strijks, Liaison Office Diversity & Inclusion from Th!nk with PRIDE/Saxion and Renan Machado Cardoso, Global Inclusion and Diversity Project Lead from Eaton. (live streaming)16.15 – 16.30 Closing word16.30 – 17.30 Drinks

Please register via this link!

We have limited in person space so: First come first serve

CELEBRATE BISEXUALITY DAY
2021-09-23 00:00 - 23:59
Celebrate Bisexuality Day (also called Bisexual Pride Day, Bi Visibility Day, CBD, Bisexual Pride and Bi Visibility Day, and Bisexuality+ Day) is observed annually on September 23[1] to recognize and celebrate bisexual people, the bisexual community, and the history of bisexuality.[2] (wikipedia)

Creating support for diversity, equity and inclusion policy in organizations
2023-10-06 13:00 - 17:00
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DetailsProgram

About the Event

Are you passionate about fostering more diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) workplaces? Eager to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world implementation, specifically in creating support for DEI policies? Join us at the inaugural stakeholder event “Creating Support for DEI Policy in Organizations“ of the Interuniversity Network on DEI on Friday, October 6th, 13.00-17.00 at Paushuize, Utrecht. This event provides an invaluable opportunity for researchers and practitioners to come together and advance the mission of creating DEI workplaces for all.

Event highlights

Research Talks: Dive into the latest DEI research insights from our speakers, uncovering the mechanisms fostering DEI policy support

Panel Discussion: Engage in dynamic conversations with DEI experts from academia and industry to learn academia and industry, and learn from impactful case studies

Bridging the Gap: Connect, collaborate, exchange ideas, and collectively brainstorm strategies with researchers and practitioners to address DEI challenges in diverse organizational contexts

Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional network and connect with like-minded individuals committed to advancing DEI policy support

Event Details

Date: Friday 6 October, 2023Time: 13:00 – 17:00 hoursLocation: Paushuize, Utrect (wheelchair accesible)Audience: All Workplace Pride members & anyone interested in Inclusion & LGBTQI+ topics

RegistrationThe event is in-person, please register using the Registration form

Organisers

Dr. Valentina Di Stasio and Prof. dr.Jojanneke van der Toorn. Please let us know if you will attend by completing the Registration form by September 24th.

Accessibility

We want the event to be accessible to everyone. Please note that the event location is wheelchair accessible.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Member Exchange Session #5 - Engaging LGBTIQ + ERGs: How do you keep the momentum going?
2023-10-10 00:00 - 23:59
Member Exchange Session: Engaging LGBTIQ+ ERG: How do you keep the momentum going ?We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Member Exchange Session, where we will explore the topic of “Sustaining Momentum in LGBTIQ+ ERGs.” During this session, we will delve into valuable insights, best practices, and success stories shared by Workplace Pride members Avery Dennison and Carrier.The purpose of these sessions is to foster open dialogues and knowledge sharing among our members. It’s an opportunity for you to engage, learn, and connect with peers who share a common interest in this topic. We encourage you to bring along colleagues from your organization who may benefit from this discussion.Event Details:Date: October 10, 2023Time: 09:30 – 10:30Platform: ZoomOur goal is to create an informal and collaborative atmosphere where we can collectively enhance our understanding and strengthen connections within our diverse community.We look forward to your active participation and encourage you to share your thoughts and questions during the session. Together, we can ensure that the momentum in LGBTIQ+ ERGs continues to thrive.For any additional information or inquiries, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your Relationship Manager.See you there!Workplace Pride

NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY
2023-10-11 00:00 - 23:59
NCOD was inaugurated in 1988 by Robert Eichberg and Jean O’Leary. Eichberg, who died in 1995 of complications from AIDS, was a psychologist from New Mexico and the founder of the personal growth workshop “The Experience”. O’Leary was an openly lesbian political leader and long-time activist from New York, and was at the time the head of the National Gay Rights Advocates in Los Angeles.[3] LGBT activists, including Eichberg and O’Leary, did not want to respond defensively to anti-LGBT action because they believed it would be predictable. This led them to establish NCOD in order to maintain positivity and celebrate coming out.[1] The date of October 11 was chosen because it is the anniversary of the 1987 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.[1]

Most people think they don’t know anyone gay or lesbian, and in fact, everybody does. It is imperative that we come out and let people know who we are and disabuse them of their fears and stereotypes.– Robert Eichberg, in 1993[3]

Initially administered from the West Hollywood offices of the National Gay Rights Advocates, the first NCOD received participation from eighteen states, garnering national media coverage. In its second year, NCOD headquarters moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and participation grew to 21 states. After a media push in 1990 NCOD was observed in all 50 states and seven other countries. Participation continued to grow and in 1990 NCOD merged their efforts with the Human Rights Campaign.[1]

National Coming Out Day is observed annually to celebrate coming out and to raise awareness of the LGBT community and civil rights movement. The first decades of observances were marked by private and public people coming out, often in the media, to raise awareness and let the mainstream know that everyone knows at least one person who is lesbian or gay.[1] In more recent years, because coming out as LGBT is now far less risky in most Western countries, the day is more of a holiday. Participants often wear pride symbols such as pink triangles and rainbow flags.

National Coming Out Day is also observed in Ireland,[4] Switzerland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.[5] In the United States, the Human Rights Campaign sponsors NCOD events under the auspices of their National Coming Out Project, offering resources to LGBT individuals, couples, parents, and children, as well as straight friends and relatives, to promote awareness of LGBT families living honest and open lives. Candace Gingrich became the spokesperson for NCOD in April 1995.[1] From 1999 to 2014 the Human Rights Campaign announced a theme to go with each NCOD:[1]﻿”

One of the sources: Wikipedia

Intersex Awareness Day
2023-10-26 00:00 - 23:59
Intersex Awareness Day takes place on October 26 each year.

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