Embrace Forum
Thursday 5th December
3pm-5pm
Venue: Trowers & Hamlins, 3 Bunhill row, London, EC1Y 8YZ
Registration and refreshments 2:30-3:00pm
Networking drinks from 5pm
3pm Welcome & introduction
Be Kaler Pilgrim, Founder and Director, Futureheads Recruitment 
3:05pm APSCo update
Samantha Hurley, Operations Director, APSCo
3:10pm The strength of transgender and nonbinary communities and their allies
Joanne Lockwood, Inclusive Culture Expert, SEE Change Happen
The importance of mental well-being is a key component of any EDI&B policy. Everyone can experience stress and anxiety in the workplace, but transgender and nonbinary individuals often face unique and formidable challenges, particularly the harmful effects of anti-trans rhetoric on their mental health and well-being. Allies, have the power to make a real impact. By dispelling myths, educating ourselves and others, and offering steadfast support, we can stand against transphobia and help ensure that transgender individuals can live freely and safely, like everyone else.
Following the presentation, Joanne will host an open Q&A session, providing insights into the challenges faced by the trans community and offering practical strategies for support.
4:00pm Round table discussions
A chance to discuss with your peers, how to start and advance your organisation’s equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging journey by building understanding and providing support to your employees.
Subjects to include:
- Understanding the current societal climate
- Impact on mental health and resilience when an EDI&B policy is deployed
- Identifying barriers
- Strategies for effective allyship
4:45pm Evaluation of the table discussions
4:55pm Feedback and comments
Who should attend?
Leadership team members engaged in promoting EDI&B within their organisation.
Key takeaways
- How to analyse the prevalence and impact of anti-trans rhetoric in society.
- An insight into recognising the psychological toll and the remarkable resilience displayed by transgender individuals.
- Examining both societal and internal obstacles faced by individuals.
- Tips on developing actionable methods to support your employee community.
