🌈 Celebrating Pride Month – 1st to 30th June

Supporting LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace

Written by Matthew Chilcott – FCIPD, ACEL, Owner of Consensus HR

At Consensus HR, we proudly support Pride Month, observed every year from 1st to 30th June. It’s a dedicated time to recognise and support the LGBTQ+ community, reflect on the progress made, and reinforce the ongoing commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.

🌟 Why Pride Month Matters in Business

Pride Month is more than just a celebration—it’s a vital opportunity for employers to assess how inclusive their workplaces truly are. According to the CIPD, over one-third of LGBTQ+ employees have experienced workplace discrimination. This has direct implications for:

✅ Employee engagement
✅ Retention and morale
✅ Workplace productivity
✅ Legal compliance under the Equality Act 2010

Building a genuinely inclusive culture supports both ethical values and strong business performance.

🛠️ HR’s Role in Promoting LGBTQ+ Inclusion

HR plays a vital role in creating inclusive environments where employees feel seen, safe, and valued. At Consensus HR, we support businesses in reviewing and implementing:

• 📄 Up-to-date Equality & Diversity Policies

• 🚫 Anti-harassment and bullying procedures

• 🎓 Training for managers and teams

• 📢 Inclusive recruitment practices

Ensuring your Employee Handbook reflects current legislation, including gender identity protections, is also critical.

💬 Comment from Matthew Chilcott – Owner of Consensus HR

“Pride Month is a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusivity in the workplace. At Consensus HR, we believe that creating a culture where all individuals—regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity—feel safe, heard and respected is not only the right thing to do, but a key driver of business success.”

🤝 How Consensus HR Can Help

We offer outsourced HR support tailored to your business needs. Whether you’re reviewing your equality strategy, updating your HR policies, or delivering diversity training, we’re here to help you stay compliant and build a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Our services include:

• ✅ Policy development & audits

• ✅ D&I training and advice

• ✅ HR documentation review

• ✅ Employee relations and legal compliance

📞 Let’s chat about how we can support your team this Pride Month.

📚 Useful Resources

• Equality Act 2010 – GOV.UK

• CIPD – Inclusion and Diversity

• Stonewall Workplace Resources

📲 Connect with Consensus HR

🌐 www.consensushr.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 01438 576750