A lot has changed in our workplaces (and for our employees) over the last two years. Now more than ever, the emphasis on your diversity and inclusion efforts is in the spotlight. We already know there is joy, power, and positive kickbacks when you recognize the full value of everyone on your team. So today, we’re sharing thoughts from some top influencers and their take on celebrating your LGBTQIA+ employees in the workplace and beyond during Pride Month 2022.
Take a look at these 4 influencers and how they represent, empower, and amplify the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month—and all year long.
It’s really no surprise that LGBT employees want to work for a company that allows them to bring their authentic selves to work, but the appeal of LGBT inclusivity goes far beyond LGBT employees. We find that the vast majority of allies—non-LGBT individuals who support and advocate for LGBT individuals in the wider community—prefer to work for inclusive companies.
Mala Matacin, Ph.D. | Associate Chair and Director of Undergraduate Programs in Psychology
In her recent Ted Talk, University of Hartford Asst. Professor of Psychology Mala Matacin discusses language, gender issues, and how we use labels in general conversation. Watch the full 15 minute lecture.
Maya Noir | Content Creator, Queer Influencer
Maya Noir describes themself as a bigender model and advocate with a kind soul and a little punk. They have been creating content for their followers for about 3.5 years on what it’s like to be a genderfluid human and offering others advice. Watch their recent YouTube video on their experience being Queer and Nonbinary in Corporate America.
Uwern Jong | Editor-in-Chief
Uwern Jong is the Editor-in-Chief of the world’s leading luxury and experiential travel journal for gay men, OutThere magazine. In his recent Q+A with The Luxury Editor he shares his views on the luxury travel world and how his career started and is flourishing in this fast-paced sector.
Dr. Shanté Cofield | Founder of The Movement Maestro
The physical therapist turned entrepreneur, Dr. Shanté Cofield, aka The Movement Maestro is an Instagram influencer. With 63.7K followers, we love her reels on diversifying your joy portfolio and building confidence but her entire social presence is uplifting, empowering, and infused with perspective.
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