Work with Pride

WORK WITH PRIDE Diversity and Inclusion Virtual Conference July 30th 9am to 2pm

The Cork LGBT+ Pride festival is delighted to present the 2021 Work With Pride Diversity and Inclusion Conference, which is a key event during the 9-day Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival.

We are delighted to have Ibec onboard as title sponsor for the Work with Pride D&I Conference, and to welcome virtual attendees from over 35 companies and organisations who are all invested in creating and maintaininga Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) inclusive workplace. We are also very grateful to all of our session sponsors, Accenture, Energia, Cork Chamber, MTU, and VMware, without whom we could not deliver this event.

The Work with Pride Conference will give business the skills to better support and create a safe and welcoming workplace for those who may identify as LGBT+ in the workplace. While many employers and organisations are well underway with establishing diversity and inclusion programmes, others are just getting started and that’s ok!

So, what can businesses do to better support and create a safe and welcoming workplace for those who may identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning or allies (LGBT+) in the workplace?

• Establish Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

• Create LGBT+ Inclusive Policies and Practices

• Create and maintain demonstrable support from executive leadership

• Create an inclusive environment for all employees, including LGBT+ employees

• Ensure employee benefits include and support LGBT+ employees and families

• Facilitate D&I Training, not just to tick the box or to avoid legal situations

• Support local LGBT+ charities and events that benefit the community

• Don’t make assumptions, don’t be afraid to make mistakes, don’t be afraid to ask

• We’re all allies, let’s all support each other, that’s how we make change real

• Set realistic D&I goals and measure them

Register now online at www.workwithpride.ie or by following the link on www.corkpride.com Agenda & Schedule of events can also be found on the website, or by scanning the QR code.