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Are you ready to join our team?About Workplace PrideWorkplace Pride is a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to advancing LGBTIQ+ inclusion in workplaces worldwide. Our mission is to create environments where LGBTIQ+ individuals can thrive, be their authentic selves, and contribute meaningfully. We collaborate with multinational corporations, public sector organisations, and civil…

Standing Together for Trans Rights – Join Us in Action

Dear trans+@WP friends and allies,We need your help! The rights of transgender individuals are under increasing pressure worldwide, from restrictive legislation to corporate and government rollbacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). These attacks threaten not just policies but the everyday lives and dignity of our community.At Workplace Pride, we…

Embracing Resilience and Continuing Our Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging

As we step into 2025, we are reminded once again of the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of Inclusion and Belonging. Recently, we have seen some high-profile companies and organisations, particularly in North America, scaling back their public commitment to these vital efforts. This has understandably raised questions from amongst our…

Workplace Pride Kicks Off 2025 with Annual Members’ Meeting and New Year’s Reception at PwC Amsterdam

Amsterdam, January 2025 – Workplace Pride hosted its Annual Members’ Meeting and New Year’s Reception at PwC’s state-of-the-art circular Plaza in Amsterdam, marking the first time in 13 years that PwC has welcomed this event. The evening brought together Workplace Pride members, allies, and leaders in an inspiring setting, emphasising…

Empowering LGBTIQ+ Students and Professionals: Queericulum Vitae Prepares the Next Generation for the Workforce

Pictured L-R: Jakub Poluszynski, Veronique Klaassen, Alexandre El Aiba and the moderator Joost KremerAmsterdam, Netherlands – Queericulum Vitae, an empowering event aimed at helping LGBTIQ+ individuals navigate the job market with confidence, took place at the Workplace Pride office on Purple Friday, December 13th. The event, designed for LGBTIQ+ students and…

Closing 2024: A Year of Milestones and Resilience

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on an extraordinary year of milestones and resilience. From the Global Benchmark guiding inclusion worldwide to impactful events like the Declaration of India signing, our International Conference, and the inspiring “Stories from the Heart,” we have celebrated progress and unity. This year,…

Highlights from the Trans+@Workplace Pride Event: ‘Intersex – Bringing the I in LGBTIQ+ to Light’

This event was co-sponsored by NNID and Accenture. This impactful event, co-sponsored by NNID and Accenture, brought much-needed attention to intersex inclusion and its importance in the LGBTIQ+ spectrum.Sophie Jeckmans, Lead of the Trans+ Community, introduced the event with a heartfelt and insightful reflection:“When we started Trans+@Workplace Pride,…

Join the Young@Workplace Pride Mentorship Program!

[Only open to Workplace Pride Members]We are excited to invite you to take part in the Young@Workplace Pride Mentorship Program—a unique initiative designed to support and empower young professionals as they navigate their careers. Our goal is to make LGBTIQ+ mentors more accessible, fostering an environment of mutual learning and…

Symposium Recap: Challenging Norms for LGBTIQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace

“For us to solve these deeply culturally entrenched problems, we have to restructure the very idea of what it means to be a professional” – Dr. Erin Cech (University of Michigan)This quote nicely summarises the key message of last week’s LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium at Leiden University, marking the opening…

Stories from the Heart 2024: Voices of Resilience and Advocacy

Pictured L-R: Numan (he/him) – Malaysia, Akira (she/her) – Japan, Adhil (he/him) – Sri Lanka, Rohin (he/him, they/them) – India, Deborah Abrahams (she/her) – Public Speaking Coach, Building Bridges Program, Bella Aubree (she/her) – Indonesia, Mominul (he/she/they, him/her/them) – BangladeshAmsterdam, August 2, 2024 – The Rijksmuseum hosted the 6th “Stories from…