LGBT+ Network
Our LGBTQ+ network aims to build and maintain an environment within OC&C in which all individuals feel able to bring their whole self to work and feel empowered to succeed, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
We do this through a range of social forums, both internally and with other consultancies; panel and speaker events to raise awareness and educate the firm around LGBTQ+ issues and identities; and a range of other support and mentoring mechanisms. We also work with our HR team to ensure that the needs of LGBTQ+ employees are addressed throughout the employee lifecycle.
All members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies are welcome, including bisexual people, LGBTQ+ people of colour or of faith, transgender and non-binary people, and we work actively to support their inclusion in the network and in the firm. All employees are warmly encouraged to participate - both LGBTQ+ people and allies, in all of OC&C's offices.
We appreciate that there is a huge opportunity to go further and contribute to LGBTQ+ communities beyond our own offices. We are very pleased to be working in partnership with Just Like Us – a charity enabling LGBTQ+ young adults to go back into schools to run events and share personal accounts of their experiences. This is a vital opportunity to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues and tackle homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in schools. We hope the skills and other support that OC&C can share with JLU will help LGBTQ+ young people to feel confident and supported within their communities.
If you have any questions about the LGBT network please get in touch at:
“It’s fantastic to work in an environment where I feel so welcome as an LGBT individual because it allows me to flourish and be the best that I can be” Chessy, Manager