Workshop: How to Create an Inclusive and Safe Work Environment for LGBTQIA+ Employees
Ensuring that LGBTQIA+ employees feel comfortable in the workplace is more than essential because if they are facing discrimination, snide comments or outright harassment, it has a negative impact on their motivation and work performance. This is why it’s necessary for employers and coworkers of LGBTQIA+ people to know how to create an inclusive and safe work environment where they will feel valued, respected and supported. This workshop will focus on these issues through interactive activities and discussions like:
- How to recognize and eliminate prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination against LGBTQIA+ people
- What language and terminology to use when communicating with LGBTQIA+ people and the appropriate ways of addressing them
- How to respect and support the diversity of gender identities and sexual orientations
- How to react to inappropriate or offensive behavior towards LGBTQIA+ people
This workshop is for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge and contribute to creating a more inclusive and respectful society. The workshop is also beneficial for LGBTQIA+ people who want to share their experiences, needs and suggestions for improving the work environment.
Entrance fee – free
Event accessibility – barrier-free
Vibe check – requires interacting with the audience or other attendees, seating options, indoors
Host – Martin Bytčánek, Senior Associate, Allen & Overy
Guest – Lenka Králová, Pure Storage & Pride Business Forum
Organizer – Pure Storage, Allen & Overy
Pure Storage is a pioneer in IT, offering the world’s most advanced all-flash storage technology and services. Sustainability is encoded in our DNA – we offer solutions that reduce electronic waste, consume less power, take up less space and require less cooling. Our products are essential to any organization that deals with data. We are based in Mountain View, California. The company has about 5,000 employees worldwide and a strong presence in Prague. Allen & Overy is a global law firm that helps the world’s leading businesses to grow, innovate and thrive. For almost a century, we have built a reputation for our commitment to think ahead and bring original solutions to our clients’ most complex legal and commercial challenges.