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Happy people at back with Going for Great- Mentoring Programme as copy and the LGBT Great logo

In this blog series, participants from LGBT Great's mentoring program describe their experience with their mentoring counterpart and the wider program.

This case study outlines the successful ways in which AXA Investment Managers have cultivated inclusion for their LGBTQ+ talent locally and globally, evidencing them as inspiring leaders in this space. Read to gain best practice insights.

As Donald Trump returns to the White House in January 2025, LGBTQ+ communities and allies worldwide are feeling very concerned. His first term saw significant major setbacks in LGBTQ+ protections, fostering deep anxieties about what Trump’s renewed leadership might mean for future policies. 

This blog post, written in celebration of National Coming Out Day 2024, highlights the complexities of coming out for LGBTQ+ individuals. It shares the stories of three individuals – Luna, Josh, and Charlotte, who face the challenges of navigating both their LGBTQ+ identities and additional factors such as race, neurodiversity, and mental health. The blog underscores that coming out isn't a...

Pride flag with title overlay - Together with Pride 2024

On the 29th June 2024, the LGBTQ+ community and allies gathered together for a celebration of Pride at LGBT Great’s event, ‘Together with Pride’. This event, held at the prestigious 100 Wardour St, Soho brought together industry leaders, colleagues and allies for an unforgettable afternoon of networking and solidarity.

Each year, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on May 17th presents a vital opportunity for organisations worldwide to reflect on the progress made towards LGBTQ+ inclusivity and the considerable work that remains. Matt Cameron gives an insightful

Andrew (he/him) is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) consultant at abrdn, who was recently diagnosed with ADHD having begun his diagnosis journey over 18 months ago. Prior to his role in DEI in June 2021, which was his first human resources-focused position, Andrew spent four and half years working within abrdn’s group technology team.