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Pride season is a moment for celebration, but it’s also a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when diverse communities come together. This is why I recently represented our LGBT+ network at the Gaydio Networking Event (Manchester Pride Edition).
A core goal for our community is fostering intersectional connections. Events like this allow us to actively collaborate with other employee-led networks, amplify shared goals and champion diversity in all its forms.
Key takeaways from the evening:
High energy in during the one minute open mic, to introduce ourselves and share what each of our companies do and future goals
An inspiring talk from Dr Christopher Owen about the intersections of identity, inclusion and queer resistance
Potential future partnerships, collaborations and co-hosting events with Gaydio.
A huge thank you to the Gaydio team for the invitation and for hosting such a fantastic event. I’m looking forward to bringing these new connections back to our network over the coming months!
Andrew Jurd | Chair of Pride at NEXT
As we build on the incredible energy of recent events, we want to ensure our network reflects the passions and ideas of everyone across the business.
In this month’s newsletter, we’re asking for a few minutes of your time to help guide our path forward by completing a quick questionnaire about supporting our communities. Simply click the button below and let us know your thoughts.
We want to take a moment to reaffirm our unwavering support for you following the recent Supreme Court ruling.
NEXT is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. Regardless of any legal developments, your rights, dignity, and place here are fully protected and respected.
We recognise and value your identity, and we continue to stand by our values of equity and inclusion for all employees.
If you have questions, concerns, or simply need someone to talk to, we encourage you to reach out to your LGBT+ Employee Led Community at pride@next.co.uk, your line manager or your HR team. We’d also like to take this opportunity to remind you of the great Trans community below.
We are here to support you, not just in policy, but in practice, every day.
Thank you for being an essential part of the NEXT team.
We want our 7th year to be the biggest and best ever!
We spoke to Andrew about what's on plan for 2025 but we want to hear from you.
Andrew Jurd | Chair of Pride at NEXT
Here are the key ambitions for myself and the committee for the next 12 months:
Hearing from you - This year’s key ambition is to involve each and everyone of you with everything we do. So please let us hear your voice, tell us what you want from your community.
LGBT+ History month - raising awareness of the impact the Pride Community space
has had over the last 6 years and what the people involved over the last 6 years are most proud of.
Pride Month - Working on better representation across the brand for the month of June, including Product, Marketing and events.
Charity Partner - Continuing our relationship with the Terrence Higgins Trust, supporting their aim of now new HIV cases by 2030.
