Advice and Opinion - June 2025

  • Beyond the Rainbow Logo – What Real LGBTQ+ Inclusion Looks Like

    Beyond the Rainbow Logo – What Real LGBTQ+ Inclusion Looks Like

    Posted on Monday, June 2, 2025 by Ian Thomas — No comments

    Every June, something predictable happens. You open LinkedIn or check your inbox, and suddenly, the corporate world has gone rainbow. Logos change colour. Social media feeds fill up with Pride hashtags. There’s a bright new filter on the company email signature. And honestly? At first glance, it looks great. Visibility matters. I’d much rather see rainbow flags than silence. But after all these ...

  • Out and Visible – Why LGBTQ+ Representation Matters at Work

    Out and Visible – Why LGBTQ+ Representation Matters at Work

    Posted on Monday, June 2, 2025 by Ian Thomas — No comments

    Coming out at work isn’t just a personal decision — it’s a professional risk. I know that because I lived it. Back in 1993, I was hired by a recruitment agency in Hammersmith to work on a data research project for an American company. I’d been in the role for six weeks, settling in well, and felt ready to come out to the HR manager. She didn’t see it as a problem. She was warm, professional, and ...

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