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Opinion Piece: Empowering Women on Their Path to Leadership – How Can We Accelerate Change?

Author: Ally of the Year Impact Award Winner Terhi Kivinen (She/Her), Chief Communications Officer at Kemira [Pictured L-R] Aad Buis (He/Him), Workplace Pride Board Member, Ally of the Year Impact Award Winner Terhi Kivinen (She/Her) – Kemira, Leon Pieters (He/Him) Workplace Pride Board Member. When I started as a…

Exciting Opportunity: Join the Board of Young@Workplace Pride!

Are you a dynamic individual aged 18-35, employed by a Workplace Pride member, and deeply committed to advancing LGBTIQ+ inclusion in professional environments? Young@Workplace Pride invites you to join our team as a Board Member! Please note that this is a voluntary position. Young@Workplace Pride is a vibrant community…

Workplace Pride Launches the 2024 Global Benchmark

Date: February 01 2024 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Workplace Pride proudly announces the launch of the Global Benchmark 2024, a pioneering tool created to gauge LGBTIQ+ policies and practices among active employers. Since its inception in 2014, the Global Benchmark has served as an indispensable resource for organisations. It navigates the…

WORKPLACE PRIDE FOUNDATION CELEBRATES A SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING

Amsterdam, January 30, 2024 – The Workplace Pride Foundation is pleased to share the success of the Annual Members Meeting and New Year’s Reception, which took place on Thursday, January 25th, 2024, at the EDGE Amsterdam West. The event was hosted by Workplace Pride Partner APG and Member Intertrust Group,…

Workplace Pride Expresses Deep Concern Over Russia’s Supreme Court Ruling

Workplace Pride, dedicated to fostering inclusive workplaces globally, expresses profound concern over Russia’s Supreme Court designating LGBT activists as “extremists.” This decision poses a significant threat to the safety, well-being, and professional lives of LGBTIQ+ individuals in the region. The endorsement of the justice ministry’s request to ban the…

Workplace Pride Affirms Commitment to Inclusivity by Signing #WorkingPositively Pledge

Country General Manager IBM Johan Heij, Kyra Keybets, Director of Staff at the Social and Economic Council, and David Pollard Executive Director Workplace Pride Workplace Pride has reaffirmed its dedication to creating inclusive environments by signing the #WorkingPositively Pledge. Spearheaded by Workplace Pride Member IBM in the Netherlands, this…

ING’s Rainbow Lions Roar Loud: Celebrating 20 Years of LGBTIQ+ Empowerment and Progress!

GALA, ING’s Pioneering LGBTIQ+ Employee Network, Marks Two Decades of Impactful Advocacy November 16, Amsterdam: In a vibrant and heartwarming celebration, ING’s Rainbow Lions, formerly known as GALA (Gay and Lesbian Association), commemorated two decades of relentless dedication to LGBTIQ+ empowerment and workplace inclusion. The event united founders, including David…

2023 Workplace Pride Impact Awards Gala Celebrates Champions of Equality and Inclusivity

Organisations Worldwide Recognised for Commitment to LGBTIQ+ Cause in Record-breaking Gala Event at Amsterdam’s Maritime Museum Amsterdam, November 3, 2023 – The 2023 Workplace Pride Impact Awards Gala began in style as the renowned Belgian singer-songwriter and Eurovision sensation, Gustaph, took the stage to open the highly anticipated event. The…

Global Benchmark 2023: A Triumph of LGBTIQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace

Organisations Worldwide Recognised for Commitment to Equality and Inclusivity Amsterdam November 03, 2023. In a celebration of commitment to diversity and inclusion, the Global Benchmark 2023 is here, applauding organisations that have shown unwavering dedication to the LGBTIQ+ cause. This year’s benchmark results, which were announced at the 10th…

Tech@Workplace Pride organise company visit to discuss “Out@Work”

On the 19th of September, Workplace Pride members were cordially invited to partake in a company visit to Eaton in Hengelo. Strategically coinciding with Coming Out Day on October 11th, the visit brought together participants from diverse tech companies for a deep discussion on the theme “Out@Work.” Exploring Company Visits…