myGwork's WorkPride Conference returns on 17-21 June: First 500 registrants receive free access to allyship course

myGwork, the largest global LGBTQ+ business platform, has announced the return of its flagship WorkPride Conference from 17-21 June 2024. This year's week-long virtual, global event will commemorate myGwork’s 10th anniversary, and offer the first 500 registrants free access to its award-winning allyship course.

WorkPride will unite thousands of virtual attendees worldwide to exchange insights and strategies for fostering inclusive workplaces that honor all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions. Like last year, the conference will provide LGBTQ+ professionals, graduates, allies, and employers the opportunity to advance workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives thanks to 60 panels and workshops, delivered by over 250 experts.

Over the past decade, myGwork has been at the forefront of empowering and accelerating LGBTQ+ inclusion within workplaces. The upcoming five-day WorkPride conference not only celebrates this milestone but also serves as a pivotal moment for myGwork’s co-founders Adrien and Pierre Gaubert to unveil their vision for the next decade. They will reveal their new plan aimed at eradicating workplace discrimination and ensuring that everyone can work authentically and advance in their careers.

MYGWORK'S KEY MILESTONES

Some of myGwork’s key celebratory milestones over the last decade include recent investments exceeding £3 million, leading to a doubling of the global team to around 40 employees and international expansion. Additionally, the platform launched its award-winning myGwork Academy, offering practical and innovative DEI training to support workplace inclusion efforts. Other notable achievements include:

·       Empowering and accelerating LGBTQ+ inclusion for more than 350 corporate partners, including FTSE 100 companies, assisting them in attracting and retaining LGBTQ+ talent while enhancing their employer brand visibility.

·       Receiving an impressive average of over 230,000 job applications per month, demonstrating the tangible impact of the platform in connecting talent with inclusive opportunities.

·       Garnering a global readership exceeding 2 million and fostering an engaged professional networking community of over half a million members, comprising LGBTQ+ professionals, graduates, and allies.

·       Spearheading initiatives such as WorkPride, a flagship five-day global conference held during Pride month, and WorkFair, the largest virtual careers fair connecting LGBTQ+ graduates and students with inclusive employers.

·       Hosting regular monthly panels addressing key DE&I topics and careers-related workshops, drawing hundreds of attendees each month and fostering dialogue and learning around topical workplace and community issues for the LGBTQ+ community.

·       Earning nominations for prestigious accolades such as the upcoming National Diversity Awards 2024, alongside securing multiple awards in the tech and DEI space over the past decade, highlighting myGwork’s dedication to workplace inclusion and tech innovation.

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF ACCELERATING LGBTQ+ INCLUSION AT WORK

 "As we celebrate a decade of myGwork, we are immensely proud of the strides we have made in advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion within workplaces globally. Our journey has been marked by profound moments of progress and meaningful collaborations thanks to our corporate and community partners, all of which have contributed to creating environments where authenticity is celebrated and diversity thrives,” stated myGwork’s co-founders Adrien and Pierre Gaubert. “As we embark on the next chapter, our commitment to creating discrimination-free workplaces remains unwavering. Together, we will continue to champion inclusivity, empower allies, and pave the way for a future where everyone can work with pride, regardless of how they identify."  

Once again, myGwork’s WorkPride conference promises to be a dynamic platform for dialogue, learning, and collaboration. “Join us as we celebrate a decade of myGwork's impact and collectively chart the course for the next era of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace,” added Adrien and Pierre Gaubert. 

Pierre (left) and Adrien Gaubert (right), co-founders of myGwork

WORKPRIDE SPONSORS

This year’s event is sponsored by long-standing corporate partners such as Booking.com and RS Group. Commenting on their support for myGwork as WorkPride’s headline sponsor, Booking.com stated: “Booking.com wholeheartedly supports myGwork because fostering inclusivity means embracing all facets of diversity. By standing with myGwork, we affirm our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to the table.” 

RS Group also returns this year as a proud Day sponsor of WorkPride. “RS Group are proud to support WorkPride 2024 in collaboration with myGwork.  We proactively work to ensure we build an inclusive organisation where our current and future people can bring their true self to work each day and thrive. Our partnership with myGwork ensures that we not only attract new and diverse talent but also that they help us learn, grow and evolve to be the best we can be,” shared RS Group’s Jessica Chu. “As the Group Head of Diversity and Inclusion I was excited to commence working with myGwork at RS Group as I knew it would be a great partnership that would help us attract talent, and mature in our thinking in support of the LGBTQIA+ community.  That was five years ago, and each and every year has been a success.”  

In fact, Chu has been involved with myGwork since its inception in 2014: “Personally, I have known the co-founders Adrien and Pierre Gaubert for 10 years. I must have been one of the first few to join myGwork, so it is exciting to see that over a decade has passed and they are still thriving, growing and sharing their brilliance with all of us.  Congratulations on your 10th year anniversary myGwork!” 

FREE ACCESS TO ALLYSHIP TRAINING

Training and awareness initiatives are crucial for creating bias-free inclusive workplaces, which is why myGwork is proud to extend complimentary access to its award-winning allyship course from the myGwork Academy to the first 500 sign-ups for WorkPride 2024. Launched last year, the myGwork Academy offers practical and relevant training and education to help create inclusive environments for all. 

For more information about WorkPride and register, click here.