To recognise an employee network that has played a proactive role in promoting LGBT+ inclusion and demonstrating strong engagement with, and commitment to, local Hong Kong LGBT+ employees.
Eligibility: An LGBT+ employee network based in Hong Kong
Finalists:
PrideConnect
Equinix
Equinix PrideConnect has one specific goal: to create a supportive, safe and positive space for dialogue, learning and allyship for the LGBT+ community. The network helps to create a culture where all employees can say "I am safe, I belong, I matter".
Asia Pride and Allies
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion for LGBT+ employees, with the Asia Pride and Allies employee network providing a platform for employees to interact, learn and support each other. Asia Pride and Allies is an employee-led initiative sponsored by the regional Diversity Council whereby LGBT+ employees and straight allies work together with the support of the network Co-Executive Sponsors on initiatives to further LGBT+ inclusion in Hong Kong and across the region. The network offers events and programming to Morgan Stanley employees focused on raising awareness and engaging allies as well as development and networking opportunities.
Nomura LGBT+ Network AEJ
Nomura International (Hong Kong) Limited
Nomura LGBT+ Network AEJ is a key lynchpin of Nomura's Diversity & Inclusion platform. All employees, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, are welcome to join the network. It aims to drive personal and professional growth for employees by building Nomura’s culture and raising awareness of LGBT+ issues to develop world-class diverse and inclusive teams. The network connects members through events, assists in the recruitment, development and retention of employees to ensure related initiatives are fair, balanced and appropriate to a diverse audience. It also drives policy review and development ensuring best practice in the LGBT+ space.
Pride at Work
Thomson Reuters
Pride at Work aims to create a safe and inclusive workplace, remaining aligned with Thomson Reuters’ business objectives and those of their customers, external partners and the wider LGBT+ community, friends and allies. Pride at Work leads campaigns to improve awareness, to help inform and educate, to facilitate expressions of allyship, through which allies can declare their support for their LGBT+ coworkers and offer encouragement to those working in regions where living with a different sexual orientation or gender identity is dangerous or even illegal. The Pride at Work group also sponsors and gets involved with events all around the world.