Workplace Pride Communities

Opinion Piece: Transgender Day of Visibility

Illustration by Jan Broekhuizen of Jupiter Illustraties Authors: Savannah Fischer (She/Her), VP Fischer Solutions | Sophie Jeckmans (She/Her), Board member & Trans+@WP community lead at Workplace Pride , Manager at ING | Marjolein Verkouter (She/Her) Head of Technical Operations and R&D at Joint Institute for VLBI ERIC. Transgender Day…

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 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…

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…

Opinion Piece: LBTQ+ rights, higher priority please

By Myrtille Danse, Head of Corporate Engagement at Solidaridad Europeand member of the Women@Workplace Pride core group It’s pride month! A time to commemorate the struggle for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer civil rights and a chance to celebrate everything our community has accomplished. While attending last month’s…

Workplace Pride Collaborates with RVO and Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Inspirational “Stories from the Heart” Event

Amsterdam, August 4th 2023 — Workplace Pride partnered with the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs to present the enlightening event, “Stories from the Heart.” This event brought together trailblazing LGBTIQ+ activists hailing from diverse corners of the globe, all of whom were engaged…

Disney Benelux Joins Workplace Pride in Celebrating Unity and Inclusion During Pride

Pride is a time of celebration, inclusion, and unity for the LGBTIQ+ community, and we couldn’t be prouder to have recently hosted a special visit at our Amsterdam offices from Disney Benelux, one of our Workplace Pride members! Ester de Wit and Laura Ballyn from Disney Benelux join David Pollard…

A Heartfelt Thank You to Gina Walker and Our Remarkable Volunteers

Amsterdam, 28th July 2023 As our dedicated volunteers, board, and staff gathered in Amsterdam, we celebrated a memorable BBQ evening, marking the successful culmination of our 2023 International Conference “Tracks of Change”. With hearts full of gratitude and joy, we extend our warmest appreciation to the incredible individuals who selflessly…

Workplace Pride joins Pride Walk 2023: A Resounding Success Celebrating Love and Diversity

Amsterdam, July 22nd — The vibrant colours of the rainbow filled the streets of Amsterdam as the board, staff, and members of Workplace Pride took part in the Pride Walk 2023. With an overwhelming sense of unity and pride, participants from all walks of life came together to celebrate the…

Celebrating Non-Binary Day of Awareness: Embracing Authenticity in the Workplace

Jan Broekhuizen (they/them), Maja Blauw (they/them), and Jamie Knecht (they/them) As a non-binary person, navigating the Workplace can be a complex journey filled with triumphs and obstacles. Finding the courage to bring their true selves to work requires a supportive and inclusive environment that recognises and respects their gender…