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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…

LGBTI Persons of Colour Webinar Recap

From left to right: Kevin Kabatsi, Cheyenne Smaal, Aurora Guds, Winsten van Niel With a live international audience of over 100 participants, four unique voices of LGBTI people of colour shared their passion, professionalism and humanity as they discussed the hard issues facing their community in…

This is what GOOD looks like for LGBTI workplace inclusion!

September 3rd, 2020 The 2020 Global Benchmark is now complete! All the submissions have been received and evaluated and results have been distributed to participants. The top scorers, and in particular those organisations that innovated in the field of LGBTI workplace inclusion will be announced very soon! The Global Benchmark…

Workplace Pride Announces Academia@WorkplacePride

1 September 2020 The topic of academia and the inherent challenges for LGBTI persons studying or working within its many layers, is an area sorely in need of attention and discussion. To officially launch this historic new program, Workplace Pride hosted an inaugural event in the form of a…

Agency Organizes Re-integration of Trans People at Work

Being transgender in the workplace has always come with significant challenges. Whether this is the communication process with your colleagues, arranging leave for medical procedures, or the sheer uniqueness of a person’s transition for the organisation, it can be both daunting and frustrating. Now, however, there is a new agency…