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Inclusivity | Could flying the flag and being your true self get workers into trouble?

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Could flying the flag and being your true self get workers into trouble?

 

Being your true self at work and empowered to express your authentic identity, beliefs and personality is a priority for advancing employee wellbeing.

One British employee working in the USA decided to bring his own sense of 'British humour' to a Fourth of July celebration, but found himself with two complaints to HR for "anti-American" decorations. 

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