Unique ways these companies celebrate diversity and inclusion

Unique ways these companies celebrate diversity and inclusionUnique ways these companies celebrate diversity and inclusionIt isnt only the summer sunshine that makes the month of June brighter. As the 30-day span each year where the world joins together to celebrate, honor and demonstrate their support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community, youll see plenty of rainbows, parades, and parties. While it is an appreciated gesture to be tolerant and welcoming from the inside out of your company - spanning internal practices and outward messaging - some businesses go above and beyond. After all, diversity and inclusion principles arent only important for a single month, but vital for progress year-round. Get inspired by the way these companies honor LGBTQ employees and customers - and perhaps, present the same values at your next executive leadership meetingThey bring equality to the wedding industry.At the heart of founder and editor-in-chief Brittny Dr yes magazine, Love Inc, is equality. In fact the Inc in the name is a nod to inclusive - a subtle way to acknowledge the sites purpose through branding. She created this destination because she wanted inclusivity to have a place in the wedding industry. Now, her site is a place where every type of ceremony is featured, whether a couple is straight, gay, lesbian or identifies otherwise. To ensure a balance is maintained, Drye applies a formula on their editorial calendar, keeping track of the mix.Our content is made up of real celebrations, such as engagement shoots and weddings, submitted to us by wedding photographers, wedding planners, even the couples themselves. Because of our devotion to inclusivity, we alternate between featuring gay, straight, and lesbian features, so that were equally representing orientations, she shares.They also help this community feel mora comfortable planning their big day by contacting every wedding professional and vendor listed on their site to ens ure they are equality-minded and open to working with LGBTQ couples, so a twosome doesnt have to feel like theyre continuously coming out when trying to find a baker, a florist and so on. After all, when you make your love affair official - and legally binding - it should be a happy experience, not one where you feel like you have to justify yourself.They join efforts to lead change.As a gay-owned and managed business with an all-female executive team and an ethnically, racially and LGBTQ diverse-staff, Back Bar USA is committed to promoting inclusion, throughout ever pillar of their company. In addition to partnering with national accounts - from sbe to Kimpton Hotels Restaurants - to implement Absolut Rainbow Vodka into their beverage programs for the month of June, they also contribute to the overall community by signing up for leadership opportunities as they arise.One effective example is their participation in the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Over the past ten years , they have donated more than $800,000 in cash and in-kind service contributions to organizations that support this set of individuals. behauptung charities include Aid for AIDS of Nevada, the Human Rights Campaign and the AIDS Walk in Las Vegas to name a few. These forward demonstrations illustrate their commitment- and make them a pioneer in continued acceptance and tolerance.They give power to their LGBTQ users allies.Though there are some dating sites designated specifically for the gay community, others openly welcome orientations of all kinds, like OkCupid. In an effort to show their support of equal rights and representation, they partnered with the ACLU to develop the RightotLove campaign. Users can choose to display an ACLU badge on their profile, and for each user who says they support this effort, OkCupid will donate $1. Not only was this important to offer to users, but a cause that employees felt passionate about.As a brand that fosters love and connection, OkCupid sta nds with the ACLU - now more than ever in light of the recent Supreme Court decision. No one - no matter your gender, ethnicity, orientation, or religion - should be denied the basic right to love and be loved, explains Melissa Hobley, the CMO of OkCupid.They let their employees pave the way.It might seem like a no-brainer, but in an effort to be inclusive, some companies forget to go straight to the source. To avoid the danger of making assumptions, 305 Fitness, a franchise with studios in New York, Boston and Washington D.C., turns to their diverse staff about what is important to their needs and performance. And when it comes to including the LGBTQ community, they ask the right questions to ensure theyre hitting the mark appropriately and kindly.Before planning their Pride month crowdsourced, asking What do our instructors and DJs think are the best ways for us to support and celebrate LGBTQ Pride? Since the staff is much more tuned-in to the customers who choose to work out w ith this fitness company, they have a better pulse - no pun intended - on what the LGBTQ exercise enthusiasts would appreciate.They added that many of their best ideas on inclusion are derived from their open environment, which makes it a more inviting, encouraging, and happier place to work. In fact, over the past five years, theyve retained more than 95% of their instructors and DJ staff.

Here are 5 reasons you arent getting what you want

Here are 5 reasons you arent getting what you wantHere are 5 reasons you arent getting what you wantI really hate leid getting what I want. And Im the queen of letting desire get in the way of intuitive knowing.close dialogAdvertisementclose dialog/* effects for .bx-campaign-1012257 *//* custom css .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-type-agilityzone .bx-close z-index 2-ms-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -ms-transform rotate(0deg) to -ms-transform rotate(360deg) -moz-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -moz-transform rotate(0deg) to -moz-transform rotate(360deg) -webkit-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -webkit-transform rotate(0deg) to -webkit-transform rotate(360deg) keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from transform rotate(0deg) to transform rotate(360deg) bx-clo se-inside-1012257 top 0 right 0 /* rendered styles .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative *first-child padding 0width auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative background-color transparent.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-close stroke whitebackground-color blackborder-style solidborder-color whiteborder-width 1pxbox-shadow 0px 0px 0px 3px black.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-group-1012257-3RBnJGC position absolutetop 50%left 50%transform translate(-50%, -50%)z-index -1.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-wryzWV5 width 55px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-wryzWV5 *first-child animation-name bx-anim-1012257-spinanimation-duration 800msanimation-iteration-count infiniteanimation-timing-function linear.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-group-1012257-lyDBLV9 width 900pxheight 550px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-group-1012257-me4p1bl padding 10px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-ZdLO37u width a uto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-ZdLO37u *first-child padding 2px 4pxfont-size 10pxcolor rgb(255, 255, 255)text-transform uppercasebackground-color rgb(0, 0, 0)background-color rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34)The amount of times Ive known something welches bad for me, but my brain decided I wanted it (for any number of reasons) is countless. Ive chased after big dreams that werent aligned but were desired. Ive been laser focused on making strides that werent rooted in what really mattered. Ive chased after men that sucked (and some that were great but sucked for me). Ive gone after huge opportunities that I knew would look and sound good, but were completely off when it came down why Im here.Untangling the tentacles of desire is a complicated and difficult thing. The process will require you to learn the hard way. It will cause some blow ups in your life. It will break your heart. It will shake your confidence. It will make you wonder if you can even be trusted with what it is th at you want. It will push you to edge, and when you get there, youll realize why you didnt get what you wanted. No matter how badly you wanted it. No matter how hard you worked for it. No matter how much energy you gave it.Youre not getting what you want, because youre getting something better.Youre not getting what you want, because you ignored the whispers.Youre not getting what you want, because the right thing is coming.Youre not getting what you want, because it was the only path to learn the lessons you needed to learn.What youll find when you dont get what you want is that when you stop your initial fighting, sulking, and wallowing in your own bullshit puddle of why not me, you have an opportunity to shed the stories you layered onto the situation you were gunning for why it was right, why it was meant to be, why it was for you, why it would all work out perfectly, why your future depended on it to see all the red flags that you sprayed neon pink. Youll get to see the infor mation that was there all along. Youll get to remember the whispers you heard and ignored.And when you see all of that, you remember that you CAN trust yourself. Because that soft and intuitive and wise you is always there. Shes always accessible. And you get to choose whether you listen to her or not.Sometimes we let desire get in the way of that wisdom, which is OK. And eventually well learn to let that centered and knowing voice lead, instead of shoving it back behind the megaphone of desire.This article was originally published on MaxieMcCoy.

75% of Gen Z are willing to do this shocking thing to make more money

75% of richtung Z are willing to do this shocking thing to make more money75% of Gen Z are willing to do this shocking thing to make more moneyWe already told you that Gen Z, born after 1997 (making the oldest of them 22 years old) considered themselves the hardest-working generation.But you might not have been aware just how hard they were willing to work. Online essay-writing service EduBirdie surveyed 10,000 Generation Z men and women and found that the youngest generation had no problem mixing work opportunities with um, play.The (salacious) findingsThe shocking survey results revealed that three-fourths (77%) of those surveyed said they would be willing to sleep with their manager or boss in order to make more money.Not only that, but they were willing to fraternize and more with their coworkers in order to move up in the ranks. Nearly a quarter (23%) of Gen Z surveyed said they had made a pass at someone they worked with because they thought it would ultimately help advance the ir career.And talk about strategic A determined 12% of those surveyed admitted to engaging in sexual relations in a work environment to gain the upper hand in a situation.When it comes to sexual relations amongst coworkers, Gen Z has an everybodys doing it attitude. The vast majority (87%) believe that their coworkers are, or have in the past, engaging in office hookup culture in order to get ahead. (Thats not the spirit or the intention of the word networking)Meanwhile, 42% of Gen Z said they dont find anything wrong with having romantic relationships with coworkers. koranvers an office affair is practically sweet when youre not doing things like sleeping with your boss or your coworkers to further yourself in your career.It has to be said romance at work whether done for romantic or pecuniary reasons can come back to bite you. Tread carefully, Gen Z.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people