ShPRIDE Workplace D&I Forums

As workplace inclusion and equality continues to be one of ShanghaiPRIDE’s top priorities in China, we are excited to bring you the Pride Workplace D&I Forums in June 2020.

It’s time for PRIDE to not only be at our parties, our homes, and personal circles, but also in our workplaces! This event brings bring employers and job seekers together learning the value of an inclusive workplace for all.

You Deserve a Safe and Inclusive Workplace

A recent survey showed that only five percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) employees in China felt comfortable “coming out” in the workplace while 14 percent have reported being denied employment for being LGBTQ (United Nations Development Programme and the Sexualities Research Program of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2017).

This data tells the truth that LGBTQ in the workplace is still challenging for many of us, even though the world is progressing faster in this space. Given that an average full-time employee today spend 40+ hours at work weekly and 2000+ hours annually, LGBTQ employees need to be able to find workplaces where they could feel safe, included, and have equal access to benefits such as private health insurance, marriage leave, parental leave, or relocation support for spouses and family members.

Like any other valuable members in the society, LGBTQ talents deserve a safe and inclusive workplace that supports their personal well-being, engagement, and career development.

On the same day of Pride Job Fair, there will also be a series of Workplace D&I Forums featuring 15+ speakers from top global and local firms with inclusive policies and best practices here in China.

In these forums, we will invite various corporate and D&I program leaders to share how their companies are making their workplaces more inclusive. Hear personal stories, tangible ideas and best practices from industry leaders who help create a space where employees can be their authentic self at work!

Workplace Forum 1
09:00-10:30

How Supporting LGBTQ Benefits Companies Overall

We have heard supporting LGBTQ is beneficial to companies, but what is the real ROI with this initiative?

Here we will present the business case for why it is essential for companies, big and small, to engage in supporting LGBTQ and how this benefits the company’s bottom line. We will hear leaders share from a talent perspective why from recruitment, to retention, to promotion and representation how this can impact the overall bottom line. Also looking at how current companies are able to tap into China’s estimated $300 billion “pink economy.” From HR, to marketing, to strategic planning, to community engagement and more, we will explore the benefits and perks of being rainbow friendly to the success of your business.

Language: Chinese/English

Workplace Forum 2
11:00-12:30

How to Create Inclusive Employee Best Practices and Workspace

Every team has a “playbook” which they refer to in various scenarios. Employee handbooks are the rules HR teams operate by, but are they made with everyone in mind?

By helping companies to look at their current best practices, we will take a high-level approach while adding tangible and practical approaches to true inclusion. We will look at what other companies are doing in and around Greater China and how to bring global inclusive practices locally. Attendees will be able to take from this session and customize to their individual companies. This will be an interactive session from HR professional, Legal expert, ERG leaders and D&I leaders working in Greater China.

Language: Chinese/English

Workplace Forum 3
14:00-14:30

Introduction to National LGBTQ Workplace Inclusion Research

This forum talks about the significance and landscape of LGBTQ Diversity & Inclusion in China, why global businesses care about LGBTQ D&I, what is already happening in China, and how D&I benefits businesses. The Beijing LGBT Center will introduce the research project they are working on to show how LGBTQ D&I could benefit business and how the research reflects the LGBTQ D&I policies and practices of at least 500 employers in China from employer and employee anonymous perspectives.

Language: Chinese/English

Workplace Forum 4
14:30-16:00

Ally, the Friendship and Value in the Workplace

We all value our friendships, especially those that fight or stand-up on our behalf. As our D&I programs grow, especially with LGBTQ groups, allies or friends are imperative in changing the paradigm within a work climate.

In this session, we will look at ways to engage and support LGBTQ allies within your programming, marketing and overall strategy. Inclusion of allies in any program drives engagement and we will share success stories of allyship and how allies use their voice to advance equality, justice, inclusion and workplace acceptance. From ally training programs, to speaker series and ally leadership, this forum will help any D&I leader, ERG member or LGBTQ employee find the power of allies in their corporation.

Language: Chinese/English

Workplace Forum 5
16:30-18:00

Setting Up and Managing an Employee Resource Group (ERG)

Many companies have a Diversity & Inclusion headcount, but the real community and impact comes through Employee Resource Groups or ERGs. Estimated 90% of all Fortune 500 companies have ERGs, but in Greater China the percentage is tremendously lower.

Learn from those on the ground who have started ERGs here in Greater China. Leaders will share how they have taken their company’s global mindset and localized it. By thinking globally and impacting locally, ERGs bring a voice to the LGBTQ and Ally community within the work climate. Hear how three companies in various stages started their ERGs, are creative with their programs, impact policies while creating inclusive workplaces.

Language: Chinese/English

Pride Workplace D&I Forums

Date: 2020-06-13

Time: 09:00-18:00

Venue:
To be sent once registration is approved

Registration:
Registration is free, please scan the QR code below to reserve your spot.

We would like to thank our partners

Event Participation and Health Check Entry Notice

a.All participants must register prior to attending an event. Upon entry, participants are required to measure their body temperature. If the participant’s temperature exceeds 37.3℃, or if the participant has a cough, shortness of breath or other flu-like symptoms, they shall not be allowed entry.

b.Please wear masks when entering and leaving the venue.

c.Please show your GREEN Shanghai QR Code when entering the venue. Participants with Shanghai QR Codes in other colors are not allowed to enter.

d.There is a limitation on the number of participants for all events. There will be no further admission once we reach maximum capacity for an event.