INSTANDA joins Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme

INSTANDA are pleased to announce that we are now a proud member of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme.

The Stonewall Diversity Champions programme is the leading employers’ programme for ensuring all LGBTQ+ staff are free to be themselves in the workplace.

INSTANDA are committed to Stonewall’s mission; to be a part of the vibrant global movement for change, and to actively reinforce their belief in a world where all LGBTQ+ people are free to be themselves and can live their lives to the full in any environment.

Inclusive workplaces have a huge part to play in making this world a reality. But inclusion is not a given, it is a conscious effort organisations must make to ensure all staff can bring their whole selves to work.

Sara Shipley, Chief HR Officer at INSTANDA adds, “Stonewall understand that when LGBTQ+ employees are able to be themselves at work, their performance improves. We are proud to publicly show our commitment to promoting inclusive employer practices and by joining the programme, we have the best resources and guidance to further progress our LGBTQ+ inclusion work”.

LGBTQ+ Chair and Marketing Lead at INSTANDA Helen Williams adds, “We will work with Stonewall to ensure that we create an inclusive and safe environment for everyone. In Britain alone more than a third of LGBTQ+ staff have hidden that they are LGBTQ+ at work for fear of discrimination. At INSTANDA we are committed to ensuring everyone can be themselves and live their lives to the full”.

INSTANDA is committed to drive forward its EDI strategy, ensuring its workplace is LGBTQ+ friendly and an LGBTQ+ inclusive employer. By joining the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, INSTANDA will continue their journey to do this.