Pride at Work Training Modules

DEIB and CSR: What are the Differences?

TRAINING AND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME BY

Developed by Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride with support from The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Pride at Work is the largest LGBTQ+ focused DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging) training and partnership programme in Ireland. We share a common belief and commitment with all our Partners – Pride is more than a Day. Their year round support, not just of Dublin Pride but a host of other LGBTQ+ organisations, demonstrates that commitment. Becoming a Pride Partner is a great way to show practical support for your LGBTQ+ community while benefiting from the services we offer.

Accessible, judgement free DEIB training for individuals and organisations Through our workshops we create a safe space for people to learn, explore new ideas and ask questions without judgement. Each of our modules can be delivered as standalone workshops or as part of a longer-term training programme. We also offer tailored training and consultation services.

A framework to govern corporate participation in Dublin Pride Rainbow washing has no place at Dublin Pride, one of the ways we address this is by limiting corporate branded entry to our parade and other events to companies who become Pride Partners and take part in our Pride at Work Training.

A way to support LGBTQ+ community projects and organisations Pride at Work is operated by Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride CLG, a not-for-profit community organisation dedicated to raising awareness of the discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ people, promoting diversity and inclusion in society and championing equality for all people. Fees collected from training and partnerships support a variety of outreach initiatives and community projects.

Pride Partnership Benefits 2 training or consultation sessions annually 25% discount off additional training or consultation sessions Free access to online events 50% discount off tickets to in person Pride at Work events 50% off advertising rates for our annual Pride at Work Publication Logo on our website, prideatwork.ie

Annual Fee: €2,500 A subsidised fee of €750 applies to small and medium sized businesses with an annual turnover of less than €1m. All fees are exclusive of VAT

Training & Consultation Session Fees Online - €1,000 In Person - €1,250 We are a not for profit company, all training fees are reinvested in community projects. We also offer free or subsidised training for not-for-profit and community organisations.

For more information or to become a Dublin Pride Partner, contact prideatwork@dublinpride.ie

We have 3 ways you can take part in our training; each session lasts approximately one hour.

Organisations/companies - Delivered online or in person at a time to suit you, sessions are not only educational but also a great team building exercise, there are no limitations on numbers attending. Most companies do 2 sessions a year and usually arrange for 1 to coincide with Pride season. Pride Partners get 2 sessions as part of their standard package and sessions can be tailored to your own needs.

Individuals We deliver one to two sessions per month online (Zoom). This is a great way for smaller companies to engage or for individuals within organisations who would like to complete the full course.

Certificate course – Commencing in February 2023 we will offer a more comprehensive version of the course with additional interactive workshops and guest speakers. The course will be delivered in person in our Dublin City Pride Hub, over 8 weeks, each module will take approximately 2 hours. A certificate will be issued on successful completion of the course.

For more details visit prideatwork.ie Getting to grips with evolving LGBTQ+ terminology, understanding pronouns as well as all those different flags, can feel a little daunting and sometimes people are afraid to ask questions in case they offend.

This is an ideal session to share with the whole workforce, especially during Pride season. As with all our sessions, we provide a judgement free space to ask questions. Learning outcomes – Find out what the letters in LGBTQIA+ mean. Understand the differences between sexual orientation, gender identity and biological sex. Get a hold on pronouns and learn why we love flags and why the Pride flag is constantly evolving.

The workplace is an important social forum for most of us, we want to bring our authentic selves to work, and we want our colleagues to be able to do the same. However, for LGBTQ+ people and many other marginalised groups, that's not always possible, either as a result of current or historical discrimination or other external barriers to inclusion that exist. This session takes a broad look at the modern practice of DEIB within the workplace and the value it brings to an organisation Learning outcomes – Understand the meaning and concept of Diversity, Intersectionality, Equality v Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Become aware of the barriers to inclusion and belonging that exist for some people and the impact they have. Learn the difference between removing and overcoming barriers and how to do both.

We all have unconscious thought processes, gut feelings or instinct that allow us to make quick judgements and assessments. These are built up over our lives based on our experiences, background and societal conditioning and often include unconscious bias towards certain groups of people or cultures. While they may be unintentional, they are real and are extremely damaging.

Gender. It is at the core of our very being. It's deeply personal, and at the same time, rooted in societal beliefs and conventions. It's about how we feel, dress, talk and move. It can also be a polarising or controversial subject, with trans and non-binary folk often facing higher levels of discrimination and hate than other members of the LGBTQ+ community. In this session we provide a safe space to address these questions and learn about the complexity and the beauty of gender.

For over 50 years Pride has been the most famous LGBTQ+ rights movement in the world, but it was not the first. The fascinating history of how and why it came about stretches back hundreds of years and the journey of Pride has shaped and influenced generations of LGBTQ+ people. Learning outcomes – Understand how unconscious bias works. Accept and assess your own biases and develop a strategy to overcome them.

Learning outcomes – Learn what it means to be cisgender, non-binary or transgender, how does gender manifest, and how we can support diverse gender identities in our day-to-day lives.

Learning outcomes – Be aware of the history and lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people and therefore be able to have empathy.

Being an LGBTQ+ ally can make a huge difference for those in the workplace as well as in everyday life. Whether you show your allyship by showing up to Pride parades or just standing up against homophobia or transphobia. It is super easy too – but sometimes we may worry about using our voices in case we offend or say the wrong thing. Join us as we examine the power of allies, confronting our own bias and identifying hurtful or damaging language.

People are the driving force behind any activist movement, and sustainable, effective support starts with community engagement. Since the first LGBTQ+ group in Dublin was established in 1973, there are now dozens of support, social and sports organisations in Ireland for LGBTQ+ folk and their allies.

This module is specifically designed for anyone who wants to learn more about supporting their LGBTQ+ friends, family, or colleagues.

While we have made incredible progress over the past 50 years when it comes to our rights, being LGBTQ+ isn’t always rainbows and butterflies. As members of a marginalised community, we face unique and complex challenges that can have a negative impact on our mental health. Learning outcomes – Understand how allyship works and why it is important for everyone. Top tips on how to be an ally to LGBTQ+ colleagues. Appreciate the power of kindness and small acts.

Learning outcomes – Get an overview of LGBTQ+ organisations as well as practical tips on how to meaningfully connect with rainbow communities with the resources that are available.

Learning outcomes – Learn about minority stress and the existing mental health disparity as well as cultivating resilience through self-care and the importance of community and allies.