Pride Month

We were recently featured on Comparably’s latest article, “13 Companies Dedicated to Supporting their LGBTQ Employees”! Here’s why supporting and celebrating our LGBTQ+ employees is so important to us…

Why is it important to Golden Hippo to support LGBTQ employees?

It’s vital that the entire LGBTQ+ community is not only supported and heard, but also valued, listened to, and celebrated at Golden Hippo. We believe that diversity in the workplace, and the sharing of unique ideas leads to greater creativity and innovation. This is why it’s so important that any Hippo that identifies as LGBTQ+ feels comfortable to share ideas, collaborate with others, and be their authentic selves.

What are some of the programs you have in place at your company to support your LGBTQ employees or the LGBTQ community?

We have quite a few programs & initiatives at Golden Hippo that support our LGBTQ+ employees. First, our Diversity POD hosts informational events such as our employee & guest speaker panels, and they also send out educational resources highlighting LGBTQ+ milestones and achievements. We also have a Film Club, and Book Club that meets almost every month to focus on professional growth and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. We also create Google Meet virtual backgrounds so employees can show support even in meetings! Our Learning & Development team also hosts Unconscious Bias training. Our external initiatives include social media spotlights highlighting LGBTQ+ Hippos allowing them to be their authentic selves while sharing their stories!