We love Corporate Culture that creates inclusion.
Inclusion refers to creating a work environment where all people are truly welcomed, valued and respected — for all of who they are — regardless of differences. Inclusion isn't the same as tolerance. It's not about putting up with people who are different, but rather it is about full acceptance.
We’re getting ready to dust off our rainbow flags, douse ourselves in glitter, and go join in the fun. With parades, festivals, and concerts going on across the globe, there’s always some way for you to get involved — as well as learn some important social history along the way.
If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media during the month of June, you’ve likely seen some big-name brands announcing their support for the LGBTQ+ community in honor of Pride Month.
Most notably, companies have rebranded their corporate social media profiles to feature rainbow-colored logos, cover photos, products, and entire rainbow-themed campaigns as a tribute to the Pride flag.
And we know you want to participate!
Before you dive head-first into planning your corporate Pride initiatives, it’s incredibly important to get a wide range of employees involved in the planning process. We recommend putting together a committee of employee volunteers to serve as a sounding board and to provide their input as your plans begin to take shape.
Getting your employees involved in Pride planning will accomplish several things. It will demonstrate your commitment to listening to and implementing employee feedback, it will help facilitate a sense of support and community within your company, and it will help prevent you from making mistakes that may ultimately alienate and frustrate members of the LGBTQ+ community.
When is the celebration?
Typically Pride Month in the USA is June 1st to June 30th as a tribute to those who were involved in the Stonewall Riots. The first official Pride Parade took place June 28, 1970 from Greenwich Village to Central Park!
NOW, there are world wide celebrations. A quick Google search will give you the dates if you are in a town not listed here:
Albuquerque, NM
June 6-11th
Baltimore, MD
June 20-26th
Chicago, IL
June 18-26th
Cincinnati, OH
June 25th
Dallas, TX
June 4-5th
Denver, CO
June 25-26th
Kansas City, MO
June 10-12th
Los Angeles, CA
June 10-12th
Nashville, TN
June 25-26th
New Orleans, LA
June 9-10th
New York City, NY
June 26th
Philadephia, PA
June 5th
Portland, OR
June 18-19th
Salt Lake City, UT
June 3-6th
San Francisco, CA
June 25-26th
Seattle, WA
June 25-26
Boise, ID
Sept 9-11th
Honolulu, HI
October 15th
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