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    LGBT and Diversity

    Today in honor of International Pronouns Day, we’re doing a special edition post of things and people we love to learn from.

    Being an ally in the workplace isn't just rainbow backgrounds and t-shirts in June. There are subtle cues to show your allyship every day.

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    Navigating pronouns during job interviews can be as simple as switching up how you introduce yourself - and not making assumptions.

    Pronoun policies often leave out the most important part: humanity. That's why we need to reconsider them as well as requiring pronouns.

    Why do we need Pride month? Because inequities still exist every day in every little way.

    Provide trans-specific benefits. Be proactive, not reactive, about your policies. These are just some of the ways to support trans employees.

    This is my non-binary coming out story. For my memories. For history. For me. Today I'm so proud, but I remember being scared.

    Everyone has a public statement, but where's the action? What does it really take to build trans-affirming workplaces?

    Creating safe spaces for trans employees isn’t just about writing policy that is inclusive. It’s about doing more than just listening to challenges, too. You have to step up and do these four things.

    You can help employees be better allies in their communities by introducing them to speakers and initiatives that teach allyship.

    Should we require people to share their pronouns? I think they should be mandatory in email signatures because they are one of the small subtle cues of love.

    Can we say queer now? After a question during my coming out party, I wanted to bring together 2 perspectives to discuss.

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    Advocating for yourself can feel like a second full-time job - but there are ways to celebrate Pride Month without adding on to the burnout.

    Candidate experiences should be inclusive for everyone - including non-binary and trans candidates. How can you upgrade your experience for belonging?

    I am trans, I work in HR, and I’m tired of hiding it from everyone. I can't hide who I am any more, even if I want to.

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    Normalize sharing your pronouns, whether that's in your day to day life or in your email signature. You can help people you'll never meet.

    Creating inclusive candidate experiences and understanding pronouns are critical to building belonging in your company. Learn how you can get started during this webinar.

    Help someone feel seen. Help them build endurance to get through hard things. That's crucial, especially during Non-Binary Awareness Week.

    Have you ever heard the phrase "if we don't track it, we can't measure it?" That applies to DEI work and LGBT self-identification at work, too.

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    Creating an inclusive candidate experience isn't all about your digital content and careers site. Try this introduction in interviews to build inclusion from day 1.

    I'll never forget that Google search: Can I be fired for being gay?

    Gender pronouns at work can help build belonging. Before adding them to your email signature, let's talk about why they matter.

    A how-to that will show you how to add pronouns to social media profiles. But really, let's talk about why that matters in the first place.

    I need to confess something hard to say for me. These last few weeks have been a real struggle. It was hard to get out of bed most days. I felt like smiling came at the cost of abandoning myself. One of the significant contributors has been this feeling that something at work just wasn’t […]

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    How should you celebrate pride month at work? By creating safer spaces for everyone to exist openly and honestly.