
Karen Thomson, Diversity & Inclusion Lead at Fujitsu, UK&I told HR Grapevine that HR policies should reflect an organisation’s culture and empower talent. “You need to truly understand LGBT+ experiences within your organisation to make sure your policies are creating an inclusive LGBT+ workplace.
“When looking at your policies think about the language you are using. By reviewing your policies through an LGBT+ lens you can ensure that they are relevant to LGBT+ employees. For example, would same-sex parents feel that your Maternity and Paternity Policies include them? By making policies inclusive you signal to LGBT+ employees that they are an integral part of your thought process when creating policies.
“HR should also be supporting employees going through specific LGBT+ life events, such as coming out or transitioning in the workplace. By highlighting relevant guidance and providing support to employees and managers, HR will help LGBT+ employees feel welcome, comfortable and safe being completely who they are at work.”
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Boris
I really hope that Trump doesn't get a second term, my hope is that American's can now see the damage he's doing to their country and reputation. I think that they should instigate rules that only senators can become President, at least that way the public have an idea of what that person is like in a powerful position, instead of simply making it all about those individuals who can afford to stand. When it's all about money it's bound to attract the wrong people, and they don't get much worse than their current so called president. He's sexist, racist and generally never happier than when he's the centre of attention, not the type of person to give that much power to.