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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
What is an LGBTQ+ ally and how to serve the community this Pride Month
Pride month has arrived in the UK so here's a refresher on why supporting the LGBTQ+ community is so important in 2025 and how exactly to be a good ally Pride month is finally here and its time for a refresh on how best to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Despite it being 2025, members of the queer community still suffer prejudice and hate, only made worse now by the UK Supreme Court ruling excluding trans people from the definition of "woman," and further the need of"third spaces" as a result. Deloitte's 2023 LGBT+ Inclusion at Work report surveyed 5,474 LGBTQ+ people in the workplace, across multiple sectors in 13 countries and found that 49% of UK employees hesitate to discuss any aspect of their private life, compared to the collective 37% elsewhere. The study also found that British workers showed more concern of being treated differently, scoring 43% to the global 39%. Whilst this may be initially concerning, Deloitte also stated that more than half of the UK LGBTQ+ employees surveyed felt more comfortable being 'out' in their work environment than all other countries asked; 52% happy to be out versus 43% not in Britain. The community in Britain shared that this also extended to their feelings around more senior colleagues in their organisation. Covering all levels of seniority, UK respondents are more likely to be 'out', the data showing "45% in UK junior roles vs 37% globally; and 60% in UK senior roles vs 51% globally". Though 59% of employees chalked this positive result down to ally-ship and support, an additional 12% in Britain admitted to fearing the affect being queer would have on their career opportunities and 25% claimed they would face discrimination/harassment if out. Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you! At the time, Jackie Henry, Deloitte's managing partner for people and purpose, stated: "The findings show that organisations still need to do more to provide a safe environment in which LGBTQ+ employees feel able to be themselves at work". What is an ally? Two years on, the community have continued to celebrate Pride month and its festivals, encouraging others to learn and show support, but being a good friend and being an good ally or two different things, says Reach Out - a mentoring and support collective for young people. They define "ally" as "someone who stands up for, supports equal rights for everyone," and in the case of the LGBTQ+ community, refers to them as someone who does "what you can to call out discrimination and fight for equality, trying to make the world a better place for anyone who identify as LGBTQIA+". How to be a good LGBTQ+ ally Reach Out also state the importance of being a visible ally, whether that be attending rallies and events, "calling out homophobia, transphobia or queerphobia wherever you see it, and supporting businesses, charities or other initiatives owned or operated by LGBTQIA+ people". Listening to learn and being respectful: Take the initiating to educate yourself on LGBTQ+ history, listening actively and not downplaying or invalidating people's experience. Being open to, and engaging with, these conversations helps ensure you and others treat those around you with respect. Using inclusive language and accepting gender diversity: We can do this by respecting names and pronouns chosen by members of the community, and opting for words that don't assume genders and relationship roles. For example, terms such as "partner" is inclusive. Uplifting diverse voices: Often, the community's experience is also effected by other factors such as religion, ability, culture and race. Seek these diverse stories out for a more well-rounded understanding of the complexities being LGBTQ+. Seeing the whole person: It is easy to label someone by one characteristic or factor. Its important to acknowledge people are layered and complex, with many interests, passions and skills that and should be celebrated.
RTÉ News
19-05-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Deloitte plans to create 500 jobs in Belfast
Global accountancy firm Deloitte has announced plans to create 500 new jobs in Belfast. The new technology-focused posts will be filled over the next three years. The company made the announcement at the official opening of Deloitte's new Belfast office, which will house all of its current 1,300 strong workforce in Northern Ireland. The firm said the investment was a response to increased client demand for UK-based delivery capabilities and specialist technology expertise. Belfast is to be largest of four new Deloitte dedicated technology centres in the UK - with the others based in Cardiff, Manchester, and Newcastle. The centres will be involved in creating technology solutions for UK businesses, from designing apps to embedding artificial intelligence into software, devices or systems. The firm is also launching a series of multi-year technical training programmes to upskill new joiners to work alongside its specialists. It is encouraging applications from non-technology graduates, career switchers and those returning to work after career breaks. The announcement was made by Richard Houston, senior partner and chief executive of Deloitte UK, alongside Jackie Henry, UK managing partner for People and Purpose and office senior partner at Deloitte in Belfast. "The firm's investment in Belfast underscores our confidence in the long-term economic prospects of Northern Ireland and our dedication to its continued success," Mr Houston said. "Alongside our new office building, we're creating exciting job and training opportunities for the region's talent to help build careers for the future. The creation of our new technology centres reinforces our commitment to digital skills, as well as our support for the UK's wider ambition to be a global technology leader," he added. Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said the jobs announcement was testament to the "strong pipeline of talent" from the region's universities and colleges. "Deloitte has long been a partner in our talent development, and growth of our tech sectors," she said. "My department has supported Deloitte develop new skills and employment through its Assured Skills Academies, and I welcome the company's commitment to develop new programmes to support today's expansion announcement," he added.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Belfast: Deloitte to create 500 new tech jobs
One of the "big four" accountancy firms Deloitte is creating 500 new technology jobs in Belfast over the next three company says the expansion is in response to increased client demand and the "evolving needs" of UK is setting up four dedicated technology centres across the UK - Belfast will be the largest - with the company also announcing centres in Cardiff, Manchester, and Newcastle which are set to open next will also launch training programmes to upskill new joiners including non-technology graduates, career switchers and those returning to work after career breaks. More than 1,300 workers will be based in Deloitte's new Belfast office in the Ewart building on Bedford Street. Boosting NI's economy Senior partner and chief of Deloitte UK Richard Houston said: "The firm's investment in Belfast underscores our confidence in the long-term economic prospects of Northern Ireland and our dedication to its continued success."UK managing partner for people and purpose Jackie Henry said the investment into the Northern Ireland base is a "testament to the high quality" of the Belfast Henry said it also demonstrates the company's "commitment to actively contributing to Northern Ireland's economy and wider business ecosystem"."We have some amazing talent and technology skills in Belfast, making it an ideal location for one of Deloitte's new flagship technology centres," she added.
South Wales Guardian
11-05-2025
- South Wales Guardian
South Wales Guardian Camera Club pictures of the week
Our members - and there's more than 880 of you - regularly take stunning photos from all across the Ammanford, Amman Valley, Towy Valley, Gwendraeth Valley and Swansea Valley areas highlighting the local landmarks, wildlife and scenes. Here are some of our recent favourites. An atmospheric view of Talley Abbey. (Image: Carl William) It's the perfect time of year to see the Bluebells in Llandeilo. (Image: Jackie Henry) Taking in the flowers around the cricket club in Ammanford. (Image: Julie Harries) Looking out to Carreg Cennen Castle whilst out on a morning ride. (Image: Kay Hart) An action shot from The British Bird of Prey Centre over the bank holiday weekend. (Image: Geraint Scott Lloyd Williams) A couple of Red Kites spotted from the garden. (Image: Tom Griffith) The sun going down whilst out on a walk from The old school at Garnswllt, around Graig Fawr and onto trig point. (Image: Andrew Ted Williams) If you would like to join and have your pictures featured, search 'South Wales Guardian Camera Club' on Facebook or click here.
