Stonewall’s Silver award secured as we become a leading LGBTQ+ inclusive employer
- Stonewall’s Silver award recognises exceptional employers who are committed to supporting their LGBTQ+ staff and customers
- Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital (BWC) was praised for their work creating a workplace where LGBTQ+ employees can bring their full selves to work
- BWC joins a number of construction, legal, health, finance and education firms who achieved the Silver award for LGBTQ+ inclusive employers
Today, Stonewall, Europe’s largest charity for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer rights, launched its widely anticipated Top 100 Employers List and BWC was recognised for it’s work on supporting LGBTQ+ staff to be themselves at work.
Over the past year, BWC has undertaken significant strides towards creating an inclusive working environment, including an award winning staff network.
Stonewall’s Top 100 Employers List 2023 is the UK’s leading ranking of employers from public, private and third sectors on how inclusive their workplaces are. Creating inclusive environments makes the workplace safer and better for everyone – not just LGBTQ+ people.
Ruth Wall, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion said: "This has been amazing achievement which was delivered and driven through our LGBTQ+ staff network and we are all super proud of the work that has been taken place to become a more inclusive workplace."
Nancy Kelley, CEO of Stonewall (she/her) said:
‘It’s been fantastic to see all of the work put in by BWC over the past year to create a workplace where LGBTQ+ staff feel free to thrive as themselves.
‘For many of us, the majority of our time is spent at work, so if we have to hide who we are it can take an enormous personal toll and hold us back from fulfilling our true potential. Creating environments where we can all feel comfortable makes our workplaces a safer, better and friendlier place for everyone and helps staff be proud of who they are.
‘We’re incredibly proud to see so many new entrants from a range of sectors on this year’s list, who are committed to making LGBTQ+ people’s lives better.”