Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
At GLAD Foundation, we offer customized training, workshops, and consulting services to help organizations build more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments. Our programs focus on LGBTQIA+ inclusion and education.
Breaking Barriers Through Understanding
LGBTQIA+ Awareness, Sensitization and Allyship:
- Customized Workshops: Tailored sessions addressing specific needs.
- Leadership and HR Sensitization: Specialized programs for decision-makers.
- Employee and Blue-Collar Programs: Inclusive sessions for all employees.
- Educational Institute Programs: Extending awareness to educational institutions.
- Non-Profit Programs: Collaborative initiatives for non-profit organizations.
Building a Diverse and Inclusive Team
Recruiting/Retention Strategies for LGBTQIA+:
- Inclusive HR Policy Development Training: Craft inclusive HR policies through specialized training.
- Recruitment Strategies for Diversity: Tailor strategies to attract diverse LGBTQIA+ talents.
- Employee Retention Initiatives: Foster satisfaction and inclusivity for LGBTQIA+ employees.
- LGBTQ+ Targeted Job Fairs: Connect with LGBTQIA+ talents through specialized fairs.
- Exclusive Hiring Events: Tailor events for exclusive LGBTQIA+ talent acquisition.
- Internship Programs: Create opportunities for LGBTQIA+ interns for mutual learning.
Crafting Inclusivity in Every Policy
Consulting on Inclusive Policies and Practices:
- Inclusive Policy Reviews: Assess and enhance existing policies for inclusivity.
- Benefits Assessments: Evaluate and optimize employee benefits for diversity and inclusion.
- Crafting Inclusivity in Every Policy: Tailor and develop policies fostering a culture of inclusion.
- Policy Assessment and Enhancement: Review and enhance organizational policies with inclusivity in mind.
- Inclusive Workplace Practices: Implement practices that promote diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
- LGBTQ+ Legal Inclusion Advisory: Ensure legal adherence while fostering diversity through expert consulting.
- Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Recognition Preparation (Benchmarking Best Practices): Prepare workplaces for recognition and awards in Diversity & Inclusion through benchmarking best practices.
Strengthening Inclusivity Beyond Your Workplace
LGBTQIA+ Awareness and Sensitization:
- LGBTQ+ Legal Compliance Consulting: Ensure legal adherence to LGBTQ+ inclusion requirements.
- Building External Partnerships: Strengthen connections with LGBTQ+ organizations and engage in community-led events.
- CSR and Outreach Initiatives: Design CSR programs focusing on LGBTQ+ inclusion and align corporate values with social impact.
- Pride ERG Workshop: Establish supportive ERGs, empower them, and enhance visibility of LGBTQ+ employees.
- Casual Connect & Chat Moments: Foster informal LGBTQ+ dialogues and create a laid-back, inclusive space for discussions.
- Industry Best Practice Roundtables: Engage in discussions on leading LGBTQ+ practices and share insights for improvement.
- Brown Bag & Water Cooler Sessions: Host informal LGBTQ+ topic discussions, fostering a casual yet inclusive space for dialogue.
Additional Services:
- Metrics and KPIs for Inclusion: Develop measurable indicators for diversity and inclusion success.
- Microaggressions and Bias Training: Address and eliminate biases through targeted training programs.
- Inclusive Benefits Package Design: Design employee benefits for diverse needs, including LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
- Client Interface for Customer-Facing Sectors: Enhance customer experience through tailored gender and LGBTQ+ inclusivity policies.
- Employer Branding for LGBTQ+ Inclusivity: Foster LGBTQ+ inclusion in organizational employer branding strategies.
- Vendor Integration/Supplier Diversity: Extend diversity learnings to vendors, promoting gender and LGBTQ+ inclusion.
- LGBTQIA+ Marketing and PR: Develop marketing and PR strategies supporting authentic LGBTQIA+ representation.
- CSR Consulting: Guide incorporation of LGBTQ+ inclusivity in corporate social responsibility programs.