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IBM and Workplace Pride collaborate in LGBTIQ+ innovation

Although LGBTIQ+ people are protected by laws addressing employment and other forms of discrimination in a growing proportion of countries, there remain far too many LGBTIQ+ people around the globe whose rights are not protected. In many countries, LGBTIQ+ citizens are breaking laws just by being themselves. Even in legally…

CEU Executive MBA International Fellowship with Support of Workplace Pride Foundation for an LGBTIQ Manager or Entrepreneur

We are delighted to announce that Workplace Pride is collaborating with the Central European University and the launch of its Executive MBA International Fellowship. The Central European University’s Executive MBA distinguishes itself as the EMBA for the Open World – a rigorous, research-based mid-career managerial degree program that confidently integrates progressive…

Workplace Pride Global Benchmark is Open!

Sign up here for the 2021 Global Benchmark Survey We are delighted to invite you to participate in the 2021 Workplace Pride Global Benchmark Survey. The Global Benchmark is an online tool designed primarily to measure the LGBTIQ+ policies and practices for internationally active employers. Participants receive a detailed report…

Broadening the stripes of the rainbow in 2021

7 January 2021 Last year we embraced the start of a new decade with bold ideas and plans, only to suddenly find ourselves in uncharted territory, facing a global pandemic that we are still coming to terms with and the toll it’s taken in numerous ways both personally and professionally.

Reflections on the Taiwan Conference – October 2020

Reflections on the Taiwan Conference(Held on the 27th of October 2020) “Taiwan – Trailblazing LGBTI Workplace Inclusion in Asia” was the title of this unique bi-national and multi-media event organised by Workplace Pride in October. With the sub-title: Marriage equality in times of social change”, this timely and…

Trans re-integration in the workplace Webinar Recap

28 OCTOBER 2020 In our latest webinar in the Keeping Members Connected series, Workplace Pride hosted Petra van Dijk from Transwerkt Nederland along with Remke Verdegem of TNN (Transgender Network Nederland. We also had a guest dial in all the way from Argentina, Maryanne Lettieri of Contrata Trans. Firstly, Petra…

Ground-Breaking Initiative Leverages Marriage Equality in Taiwan

PRESS RELEASE Date: 27th of October 2020 – Taipei / Amsterdam Government Ministries, Major Multinationals and Civil Society Move the Dial in LGBTI Work-place Inclusion Conference “Taiwan – Trailblazing LGBTI Workplace Inclusion in Asia” is the title of this unique conference bringing together different stakeholders in a bi-national and…

Coming out day 2020: a call for awareness and dialogue!

12 October 2020 Coming out is a pivotal moment and process for nearly everyone in our community. Whether you to choose to come out or not, this is a day to inspire you to think about the profound importance of being yourself. For those that take this brave…

2020 Global Benchmark Top Scorers

PRESS RELEASE 9 OCTOBER 2020 Top Scorers in Annual LGBTI Global Benchmark Show Cross Sector Progress Workplace Pride publishes 2020 results measuring inclusion among employers The spotlight for Workplace Pride’s 2020 annual Global Benchmark goes to those organisations whose outstanding performance indicate true milestones for LGBTI inclusion in…

Important News – Conference Lite Cancelled

In light of this weeks official announcements regarding the escalation of the COVID-19 situation and subsequent effects on social gatherings, distancing and travel, it is with deep regret that we have to make the logical decision to cancel the Conference Lite event at the WTC in Rotterdam on the 9th of…