Global freight transportation services XPO Logistics has announced that it is sponsoring the UK’s Birmingham Pride Festival to further promote LGBTQ+ inclusion at the company.
The event is taking place this weekend (25–26 September 2021) in the West Midlands. The event’s theme is “Stronger Together”, which signals XPO’s support of LGBTQ+ employees and allies, as well as its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), said the company. XPO sponsors LGBTQ+ events that reflect the geographic diversity of its operations; as well as the individualism of its team members.
The company recently supported the UK’s Tamworth Pride Festival in Staffordshire. It has also sponsored several LGBTQ+ events in the US, including the New York City Pride; the Mid-South Pride Fest; the Tri-State LGBTQ+ Unity Summit; and the Lesbians Who Tech Virtual Summit.
INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE COMMITMENT
“We want everyone to feel welcome and valued as members of the XPO team,” stated Dan Myers, Managing Director – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics. “A diverse team makes us a stronger business and helps us to recruit and retain the very best people. Our support for Pride events like Birmingham and Tamworth is an important demonstration of our commitment to an inclusive workplace.”
XPO provides technology-enabled freight transportation services for customers across a range of supply chains in Europe; including food and beverage, e-commerce, industrial and consumer goods, as well as the Tour de France and other world-class events. Following success in recruiting from within the LGBTQ+ community, XPO is applying its best practices to other areas of diversity hiring, development and promotion, confirmed the company.
Tickets for Birmingham Pride can be purchased here.
Did you know that LGBTQ+ employees who do not come out during their first 12 months at a workplace, are unlikely to do so at all? Click here to read more about the study.
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