Last night BAME Recruitment hosted an event Better Allies: Supporting LGBTQ+ Colleagues at work.
It was an inspiring evening full of open and honest discussion from a diverse and eclectic mix of panellists that included:
Dipesh Davadra, Senior Manager, Digital & Social Media – PwC
Faye Green, Recruitment Partner – eBay
Laila El-Metoui, Education Consultant – LelmEducation
Joanne Lockwood, Founder - SEE Change Happen
Charlotte Davies, Corporal - The Royal Air Force
Gamal Turawa, Managing Director - Purple Frog Training
What was reassuring was the general consensus of focussing on building inclusive cultures that promote a sense of belonging and not just focussing on 1 or 2 select groups.
From the discussion, here is a summary of takeaways to be a better Ally (to LGBTQ+ colleagues)
The evening also featured a speech from Dylan Calder, Director of Pop Up Projects who spoke about Pop Up’s incredible programme, The Rainbow Library which will see children’s authors collaborating with groups of young LGBTQ+ people to produce new stories for children infused with LGBTQ+ experiences.
Thanks to everyone who attended! Let’s continue to purposefully ensure we all support each other and celebrate our different stories, experiences and backgrounds.
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