HELP CREATE A LGBT+ INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
Participate in the Corporation of the City of London’s Positive Space Champion training program and get inspired to develop a similar program for your workplace!
Recent data shows that only 42% of LGBT+ employees are “out” in their workplace. Those who are, say having a strong network of allies and a supportive environment help them to bring their whole selves to work.
A Positive Space Program creates a network of trained allies to support employees who may be:
· questioning their sexual orientation
· considering “coming out”
· “out” and experiencing difficulties
· considering or in the process of confirming their gender identity
· supporting family members or friends who reflect the above descriptions
· wishing to seek out information about the LGBT+ community, issues and resources
Positive Space Champions complete a training program which provides them with knowledge and resources to effectively respond to potential situations they may be asked to support. Champions display a Positive Space emblem in their workplace as a signal to their colleagues that they can provide a safe and positive environment for open, supportive and confidential conversation. Positive Space Champions do not counsel co-workers, but do empathetically listen and help connect people to appropriate resources within the workplace and community.
Click on the links below to register for the morning or afternoon session.
For more information, contact: Aidan Prince at aprince@london.ca
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