Company
Date Published
Author
Greg Perotto, SVP, Corporate Marketing, Brand, and Communications
Word count
1262
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

As Pride month approaches, a company's CEO reflects on how proud they are to work for an organization that celebrates diversity and inclusivity, allowing them to bring their authentic self to work every day. The CEO shares their personal journey of coming out and the importance of having LGBTQI+ role models in the workplace, which led to better relationships with colleagues and a stronger sense of belonging. They argue that organizations cannot serve their customers effectively if they don't understand their diversity, highlighting the need for representation across all levels of the business. The CEO also shares how their company's core values encourage authenticity, leading to a culture where employees can be their most authentic selves, both in work and home life. The organization is supporting Pride month with initiatives such as a Pride Fund that matches donations from employees to LGBTQIA+ organizations.