The spice of life

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, is backing a new initiative by Pride in London and OUTstanding to improve diversity in business.

Pride in London today announced it is launching a new initiative in partnership with OUTstanding aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in business.

Covering a wide range of LGBT+ themes, Pride in the City will bring together organisations from a variety of industries and sectors, in support of LGBT+ inclusion.

A recent study showed that corporates with inclusive cultures are 11.6 per cent more profitable than those with nominal LGBT+ policies. Through the power of partnerships, Pride in London is engaging the business community as one of several ways of supporting LGBT+ Londoners year-round.

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, says: “London is home to one of the largest, most visible and diverse LGBT+ communities in the world, one that contributes a huge amount to our city’s success – socially, culturally and economically. The capital should be a place where LGBT+ people feel truly valued, healthy, happy and safe.

“Businesses in London play a vital role in helping us achieve that goal for their employees and colleagues, but also for clients and customers, ensuring that people can be their best self at work.”