Pride Month, commemorated during the month of June, is the annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and the contributions they have made to history, society, and cultures globally. During this month, we honor the strides made while acknowledging the issues that still exist. In this blog, we’ll explore the significance of Pride Month and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in corporate relocation.
Pride Month dates back to the Stonewall Riots that took place in June 1969. These riots were a major turning point in LGBTQ+ history, as they marked a moment of resistance against police brutality and LGBTQ+ discrimination. Since then, Pride Month has been reserved as a time for celebration, visibility, and advocacy. Pride parades take place all over the globe, spreading a message of self-love, joy, and community in the locations they are held in. Many companies, including Cartus and our parent company, Anywhere Real Estate, send teams of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and allies to march in these parades. When companies go beyond just waving a rainbow flag and promote or facilitate employee attendance to such pride events, it allows LGBTQ+ employees to feel supported and celebrated within the workplace.
It is vital to ensure we implement strategies for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the relocation arena. Our recent Global Talent Mobility Survey 2024 revealed that inclusive companies continue to have opportunities to increase support for assignees whose partners, notably in the LGBTQ+ community, may face legal hurdles in joining them on assignment, due to immigration restrictions at the destination. For instance, 70% of respondents reported that their companies lack guidelines addressing safety and welfare concerns for LGBTQ+ employees and their families relocating to regions with anti-LGBTQ+ laws, exposing a substantial gap in providing supportive measures.
Here are some initial best practices to follow to support your relocating LGBTQ+ employees:
Learn what key support factors your company can provide to be a DEI leader in the global mobility space and how you can support LGBTQ+ employees by referring to the diverse benchmarking insights found in our 2023 and 2024 (specifically pages 18 and 19) global mobility surveys.
Pride Month gives all of us a great opportunity to celebrate the progress being made and a reminder to reflect on how we can continue to strengthen our commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ communities. 41% of respondents in our Global Talent Mobility Survey 2024 indicated that they are making progress toward aligning their organization’s DEI priorities with their global mobility programs. To go beyond the rainbow flags and parades, we need to take action to create more inclusive mobility programs and a more diverse workforce—one where everyone feels safe, accepted, and celebrated.
Remember, Pride is not just a month; it is a lifelong journey toward equality and acceptance. Let us be allies every day, advocating for positive change and standing up for what is right.
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