It's Pride Month! Here is how tech companies are supporting and celebrating LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace during Pride Month 2023.
Duck Creek is officially launching our PRIDE Employee Resource Group June 1st with Jonathan Eber, our Executive Sponsor, sharing his personal journey and what the ERG launch means to all Ducks, followed by Co-Leads Lisa McIntire and Darin Bond sharing more about the ERG’s mission, goals and company-wide PRIDE events. Events for June include an LGBTQIA+ Employee Panel Discussion kicked off by our CEO, Mike Jackowski, a Fireside Chat with Dr. Andy Silveira about queering workspaces and being queer in India, a Keynote Address from Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown on how understanding LGBTQ+ culture can transform your leadership practice, volunteer opportunities, a "Show your Pride" photo contest and Drag Queen Bingo & Trivia!
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ERG members in our Lincoln, NE office are volunteering with Star City Pride, a non-profit focused on creating and producing inclusive and diverse local events for the LGBTQIA+ community
They’re also collecting stories about coming out or what Pride means to our members. They want to create an amazing space for sharing and understanding.
We’re also hoping to partner with our local public schools to learn more about LGBTQIA+ clubs and activities happening there and how might be able to reach out.
Finally, we’re rounding out the month organizing a watch party for the iconic film "Paris is Burning” for our member to have open discussions around race, class, gender, and sexuality in America
This year, we are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a series of events in honor of Pride Month. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is committed to creating a celebratory and inclusive environment that honors the vibrant and diverse experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. At our upcoming event, "Parenting with Pride," we will be hosting an internal panel discussion on how parents can show allyship to children who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. This event is essential as it highlights the importance of support and acceptance from family members, which is crucial for the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ individuals. The panel will feature parents who have supported their LGBTQ+ identifying children and will share their experiences, challenges, and successes in their journeys. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how they can support and become allies in their community. Additionally, we will host a guest speaker who will present on the lavender scare. The lavender scare was a period in the 1950s when the U.S. government persecuted members of the LGBTQ+ community by firing them from government jobs. The speaker will educate attendees on the history of this dark period and how it affected the LGBTQ+ community. It is through events such as these that we can learn from the past, celebrate the present, and work towards a more inclusive and accepting future.
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Motional, an autonomous vehicle company headquartered in the Seaport, will be promoting members of its Pride Resources Info & Support @ Motional (PRISM) Employee Resource Group (ERG) on its social media channels throughout June. PRISM will be hosting a LGBTQ+ history TRIVIA activity in June, and is also partnering with Motional’s Black Employees Advancing Technology (BEAT) ERG to have a mixer for PRIDE and Juneteenth.
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At Bamboo Health, we are excited to once again celebrate Pride Month. We’ll have a couple of opportunities to learn about intersectionality and inclusivity. First, Fahad Saeed, an experienced Diversity Manager, will share his personal story with employees and provide an introduction to intersectionality and LGBTI-sensitivity. Secondly, we’ll invite employees to hear from a variety of tech leaders who will share their personal stories and journeys of building inclusive teams.
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To honor Pride Month this year, EngageSmart has partnered with Modern Health to offer employees two sessions that focus on fostering and reinforcing our inclusive workplace, and supporting our queer colleagues. “LGBTQ+ Individuals: A Community Space," is designed to provide LGBTQIA+ team members a safe space to discuss their experiences. The other session, “Promoting Belonging in the Workplace,” is a place where all EngageSmart employees can come together to celebrate and support each other.
As part of our dedication to inclusivity, EngageSmart recognizes the power of employee stories. We are committed to amplifying the voices of our team members, providing a platform for them to share their personal journeys, experiences, and insights.
EngageSmart will be celebrating Pride across the organization all month long, and encourages employees to celebrate with their local communities, be it attending a virtual event, supporting an LGBTQIA+ organization, or showing support in whatever way feels right.
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During the year, our Bullhorn Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG) holds various events to celebrate and empower its LGBTQ+ members, share their stories and experiences, and provide education to the broader organization.
This June, our Pride ERG is excited to engage with our organization in various ways by launching our Pride swag store, with proceeds going towards organizations that support LGBTQ+ initiatives and share the importance of pronouns and being an ally for LGBTQ+ colleagues. Our Pride ERG will also educate the business by providing information and the significance of historic events, such as the Stonewall Riots and the remembrance of Pulse Nightclub.
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Liberty Mutual is dedicated to creating a workplace where employees feel seen, heard, and supported, and believes that everyone should be celebrated for being their authentic selves all year long. During Pride month, we embrace what makes our LGTBQ+ community great, while also reflecting on the struggles the community has faced. This year, our employee resource group Pride@Liberty, has pulled together a number of events around the theme, “Stories of Our Resilience,” which include a conversation with the first transgender athlete to compete on an NCAA Division I men’s team, gender diversity education opportunities and more. We will have representation at Pride Parades across the U.S., as well as have a featured giving opportunity that supports LGTBQ organizations that offer assistance to the LGBTQ+ community and fight for equal rights. Throughout the month, we’re encouraging all employees to engage, as allies are a critical component to advancing equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and beyond.
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The Pridecones, Cedar's LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group, has planned five interactive events for Pride month, ranging from the educational and inspirational to fun and entertaining. Pridecones will host virtual drag bingo and drag trivia, a cocktail and mocktail making class and sessions that share stories from LGBT trailblazers throughout the 20th century. Pridecones invites the public to attend their upcoming June 14th panel called "Care you can be proud of". The panel focuses on reducing disparities and inequities experienced by the LGBTQIA+ community. Make sure to register today!
To show our Pride, Advisor360°’s Brand Strategy & Communications team designed Pride-themed social banners and Teams backgrounds, which we've encouraged employees to utilize. We'll also highlight Pride-related news items, quotes, and prominent LGBTQIA+ figures via our intranet and digital signage. In addition, our HR and DEI teams have collaborated to host a company-wide parade featuring Pride flags, colors, attire, and music. Following the parade will be a celebration with an array of rainbow-themed desserts, SWAG, and more!
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At Acquia, we are excited to be celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with Acquia's Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG) by offering a variety of exciting events to honor the diversity and inclusion of our community. Our Pride events are focused on opportunities to learn, and build connections and community.
As part of our ongoing DE&I speaker series, this month we are hosting an educational session on LGBTQ+ Inclusion 101, Foundational Principles & Authentic Allyship. Weekly email content features an influential LGBTQIA+ figure from across the globe to learn about their achievements, challenges, and contributions to society. We are also providing a resource collection of internal and external online learning content and events, including our DE&I Resource Library in Acquia Academy.
We are also focused on building connection and community. We will host a virtual social hour to meet and chat with other LGBTQIA+ employees and allies, providing a great opportunity for the team to network and have fun. We are promoting opportunities for charitable donations and volunteering for Acquians to give back to the community. We are also hosting a fun and educational Acquia Pride Trivia.
Importantly, all are invited to join Acquia’s Pride ERG as a member or an ally.
This year, Motus celebrates Pride by focusing on actionable support of the LGBTQ+ community. We're partnering with our team members for a donation match to charities chosen by our DEIB committee. They have also organized various activities, including a PRIDE Listen and Learn session, educational pieces promoting the normalization of pronoun and gender-neutral language usage, a social media campaign featuring our LGBTQ+ team members and allies, an introduction to our new Employee Resource Group, "MotusPRIDE," educational information on anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the USA and how to contact state representatives to take a stand against hate, and a list of recommended binge worthy media for the month. Follow our Instagram channel, @Motusdotcom, to keep up to date with our celebration of Pride this month and all year round.
This Pride Month & beyond, JOOR celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in and outside our workplace by reiterating the month's historical significance and origins, highlighting activists in our weekly newsletter's "Pride Pioneers" feature for June, and sharing resources throughout the year on what work is left to do to support the community every single day.
In terms of in-person programming, Svetlana Stoli, the Russian powerhouse, will also be honoring NY HQ and our virtual JOOR stars with her presence for our 2nd Annual Drag Queen Bingo game. We are also partnering with Confetti, for a virtual LGBTQIA+ Cultural Impact class where our JOOR team members will learn more about the history of the LGBTQIA+ community and uncover its contributions to American & European culture through music, art, and politics.
We are excited to both celebrate this year and honor the legacy of those who fought and continue to fight tirelessly for the LGBTQ+ community's right to live and love freely & authentically.
Recorded Future's Out@RF leadership has organized a range of educational and celebratory activities for Pride Month. The month kicked off with a company wide event about equal dignity for all and the LGBTQIA+ journey towards recognition and respect. Various offices worldwide, including London, Gothenburg, Singapore, and DC, will host happy hours or celebrations. The largest celebration of the month is Boston’s, where OUT@RF Futurists, allies, and families participated in the Boston Pride For The People parade on June 10th. Remote employees can engage in LGBTQIA+ themed online games and participation will drive meal donations for LGBTQIA+ homeless youth. As a call to action, the ERG has also compiled a list of suggested activities to foster inclusivity and compassion, such as supporting queer owned businesses, adding pronouns to signatures, attending company events, volunteering for LGBTQIA+ focused non-profits, and more. Additionally, the ERG co-leads' work and stories will be highlighted through a dedicated blog and spotlights.
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During the month of June we have several events planned to celebrate PRIDE month. Some of the programs and fun events that we have planned include; Virtual Bingo night, Food Truck lunch, participation in the North Shore Pride Parade, Book Club, and we are giving out PRIDE bracelets in the office to show our support. In addition, we have donated to The Trevor Project which is the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning) young people.
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Celebrate Pride at Rue Gilt Groupe is all about uplifting Associate voices and encouraging active allyship. We’re bringing back our Open Letter event where Associates share letters they’ve written about what celebrating Pride means to them. We are also hosting a discussion event of the importance of fostering cultures of belonging. Instead of marching in a local parade, we are piloting a new virtual Pride parade experience so our Associates across the globe can come together and walk for Pride. Lastly, we are exploring the history of LGBTQ+ designers in fashion followed by a trivia event.
Additionally, in partnership with our Members, RGG has once again partnered with The Trevor Project; a portion of specially curated boutiques on Rue La La and Gilt will be donated to help The Trevor Project’s mission of supporting LGBTQ+ young people in crisis. Shop our Love All Ways boutiques on Rue La La and Gilt until June 15th to support this great cause!
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EnergySage is celebrating Pride throughout the month. Activities include painting banners to showcase near City Hall, celebrating LGBTQ films, and hosting a Center Plaza bake sale to raise funds for the Trevor Project, an organization that provides crisis support services for LGBTQ youth in need.
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At NuvoAir, we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our team and the wider community every single day. However, in the month of June, we go the extra mile to honor and uplift Pride Month!
We're excited to share that we've made some vibrant changes to our logo, both inside and outside the company, to reflect our solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community.
We created a Slack channel #pride-month to highlight, celebrate, support and recognize the impact that LGBTQIA+ individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. We do this by:
💗Sharing pictures of ourselves, family and friends
❤️Sharing podcasts, movies, websites
🧡Use the 🌈 emoji on our status all month long
💛Showcasing pictures of our pets😼
💚Sharing pictures and stories of historical figures
💙Sharing pictures of your town
💜Sharing our own stories
💟Change our own Slack photo image
🏳️🌈LGBTQIA+ Pride Month!🏳️⚧️
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PathAI is excited to celebrate Pride this year with several events! First, we'll be hosting an employee movie screening & social event to watch A Secret Love, the true love story of Terry Donahue and pro-baseball player Pat Henschel, who fell in love in 1947 and began a 65 year journey of love and overcoming prejudice. Next, we're hosting a community service event with Building Impact, a Boston-based nonprofit which provides safe and inclusive items for LGBTQ+ young campers to thrive, build confidence, foster resilience, and cultivate a sense of community. During the event, volunteers will have the opportunity to virtually assemble and personalize Camp Bins by gathering craft supplies, games, and engaging activities to provide countless hours of fun and meaningful connections among young campers. Lastly, we are promoting educational & development content around the theme of Inclusion this month to help our entire team be more inclusive.
At CarGurus, we continuously build and nurture a global culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. For Pride Month, we kick our ongoing programming into high gear with numerous events that celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture and history including:
- A fireside chat with an inspirational LGBTQIA+ advocate and leader, followed by a happy hour featuring bites from a local, queer-owned restaurant
- Our LGBTQIA+@CarGurus ERG and Guru allies marching together in Boston’s Pride for the People parade
- A company-wide virtual Pride parade for which Gurus will post pictures with rainbow gear on Slack and be entered in a raffle to win several queer-centered books
- A community conversation to share tips to help allies support the LGBTQIA+ community
- A company-wide event that uses gamification to showcase LGBTQIA+ history and icons, and shares helpful tips for continuing to celebrate and support the community well beyond June. We'll make donations to an LGBTIA+ org for every Guru who participates in the event
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Vendasta (which acquired Yesware) is excited to celebrate Pride Month with our team members from all over the world. As part of the celebration and show of support for our 2SLGBTQIA+ friends, family & coworkers, Vendasta’s DEIB committee will be:
- Selling Pride t-shirts and for every t-shirt sold, Vendasta will be making a donation to OUTSaskatoon, an organization that supports 2SLGBTQIA+ people of all ages and backgrounds through peer support and counseling, queer-specific education resources, outreach, social gatherings and events, community referrals, and sexual health services.
- Partnering with another tech company in Saskatoon in the creation of a float that will be a part of Saskatoon’s Pride Parade.
- Launching a social campaign where team members from all over will share what pride means to them.
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Constant Contact is a champion of diversity and inclusivity. In fact, one of our company values is “You Belong Here,” and, throughout the year, we actively engage in various initiatives that reflect this commitment. During Pride Month in June, we always work to highlight our LGBTQIA+ employees and customers and help amplify their voices.
This year, we are launching a new section of our Constant Contact Community, called “Voices.” It's a forum where LGBTQIA+ and other small businesses from underrepresented communities can get inspired, explore new ideas, network and find resources to help them be successful. We also use our social media channels to spotlight these customers each week and help drive more awareness for their business.
Over the weekend, we proudly marched in the Boston Pride Parade to show our support for our LGBTQIA+ employees and customers, and we are working closely with our employee affinity groups to offer allyship training to all employees throughout the month of June. Inclusivity is at the heart of who we are at Constant Contact, and we look forward to continuing to be an advocate for unity. Happy Pride!
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At Aura, our mission is to create an environment where people of all backgrounds and identities feel invited, accepted and valued for their uniqueness so we can build the most innovative, inclusive and accessible product possible in order to make a safer internet for everyone. In honor of Pride month, our Inclusion Council (a group of employees representing different identities that work together to help accomplish our diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging goals) has organized a variety of initiatives and campaigns to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community. We post weekly educational information around the history of the movement as well as resources, tips, and ways to and support the LGBTQ+ community; invited a speaker to talk to us about the reality of the global issues the community faces and why these matter at work; partnered with our Design team on a workshop about how to build products with accessibility in mind; arranged an in-person movie screening of a film showcasing how individuals of the LGBTQ+ community have contributed to important historical/technological events; and organized a couple special corporate volunteer opportunities to come together and make a positive impact on our local communities.