PRISM

Supporting our 2SLGBTQIA+ employees to bring their whole selves to work. Its activities include:

• Developed and supports the Corporation's Positive Space Program
• Develops education and awareness materials and activities for members and other employees, to promote acceptance and comfort
• Provides advice on, attends as requested and informally assists with recruitment outreach activities to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
• Provides feedback on policies and programs with an 2SLGBTQIA+ lens
• Uses the Pride At Work Canada LGBT+ Inclusion Index to provide recommendations to the Corporation on inclusionary measures for the LGBT+ work force
• Assists with planning and implementation of the Corporation’s existing presence in the London Pride Festival

This ERG is supported by Senior Leader Champion Kelly Scherr. Check out the list of current members. For more information or to join, contact William Roberts at wroberts@london.ca

Positive Space Program

Our Positive Space Program began as a proposed action item within the Corporation's 2014 Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Plan. It is a best practice of employers committed to providing a supportive, welcoming and inclusive workplace. The Program was developed by PRISM, the Corporation's Employee Resource Group for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and allies, whose focus is "Supporting our 2SLGBTQIA+ employees to bring their whole selves to work". The Positive Space training program covers a variety of topics and skills, including:

• Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ history
• common 2SLGBTQIA + terminology
• Gender Unicorn exercise
• addressing workplace scenarios
• active listening skills
• and more!

After completing the training, staff may choose to become a Positive Space Champion. This is entirely optional. Positive Space Champions join a network of trained allies throughout our organization to support employees who may be:

• questioning their sexual orientation
• considering "coming out"
• "out" and experiencing difficulties
• considering or in the process of confirming their gender identity
• supporting family members or friends who reflect the above descriptions
• wishing to seek out information about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, issues and resources.