LGBT+ at Work Online Conference 2021

d&i Leaders’ LGBT+ at Work Online Conference 2021 is scheduled to take place on 16th March 2021.

The annual event aims to bring together organisations looking to demonstrate real commitment to their LGBT+ staff, consumers and service users, by creating and maintaining an LGBT+ inclusive workplace.

The event will feature 18 speakers and a unique online CPD accredited programme featuring one-to-one interviews; case studies; panel discussions; Q&A sessions and online networking.

CONFERENCE THEMES

Topics that will be explored at this year’s conference include:

• Engaging and activating ambassadors to drive an LGBT+ inclusive culture.
• Visible Leadership; importance of allies and role models.
• Protecting and progressing LGBT+ rights and inclusion.
• Supporting LGBT+ staff globally whilst navigating different legal and social environments.
• What does it mean to be of colour and LGBT+?
• Capturing data and building trust.
• Understanding and supporting bisexual employees at work.
• How to support employees with intersectional identities.
• The role of D&I in creating effective experiences and engagement for LGBT+ employees and customers.
• LGBT+ mental health and well-being in organisations.
• The power of storytelling.
• Recruitment strategies for progressing LGBT+ talent.
• Supporting and recognising the role of employee networks.

TOP SPEAKERS

The event will also feature diversity and inclusion speakers/specialists, including Julie Thomas, Director, Inclusion & Diversity, Coca-Cola European Partners; Ella Slade, Global LGBT+ Leader, IBM; Geoffrey O Williams, Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Dr Martens – Airwair International; Jaqui Gavin, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Adviser, Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service; Deborah Westfield, UK Recruitment Diversity Lead, GSK; Jack Guest, Global Diversity & Inclusion Lead, Wealth & Personal Banking, HSBC; and Georgie Court, Global Inclusion Specialist and Co-chair, Arcus (LGBTQ+ Affinity Network), Clifford Chance.

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