Women in Menopause Are Getting Short Shrift
They could benefit from a diversity of hormones, empathy about their experience, and a frank approach to sexuality—all hallmarks of trans health care.
Empowering Perspectives: Tate Smith on trans visibility and allyship
To mark International Trans Day of Visibility, activist and role model Tate Smith talks to myGwork's Pepi Sappal about his experience of transitioning at work and how he is using his recently acquired male privilege to encourage other men to be better allies to women at work.
10 trans and non-binary entrepreneurs making waves in business
In celebration of International Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV), we highlight some of the influential trans and non-binary entrepreneurs, founders and business leaders making waves in their industries.
Tate Smith: Don’t ignore the trans male experience
As a trans man, all Tate Smith wanted was to be treated as male. But as the former legal secretary soon learned, the privilege of being perceived as male was often to the detriment of his cis female colleagues.
2023 Diversity Power List names Lenny Rush, Emma Watson and Rose Ayling-Ellis alongside community champions
Champions of diversity and inclusion across the UK have been named in the 2023 Diversity Power List. An honours-style list, it highlights and recognises individuals who are working tirelessly to make a tremendous difference to other people’s lives.
The winter of discontent for queer representation
In Campaign's last ever print edition, I was invited to write about the future for LGBTQIA+ people in our industry. I mused that "we'll see light shone on parts of our community underserved by ad creative" and that representation will become more usualised and incidental. We Are Social's Think Forward Global Trend Report predicts the same – with "post representation" being one of its top three trends for 2024.
Meet & Greet: Tate Smith, Founder of Tate Smith Consulting
Rainbow Role Model Tate Smith talks to myGwork about his transitioning journey, with insights on some of the challenges that trans people face at work and the importance of allies to improve workplace inclusion to mark Trans Awareness Week.
Trans+ People Are Under Attack. Here's What You Can Do
The Conservative conference in Manchester made one thing known above all else. Trans+ people are under attack.
The Government is no longer hiding its contempt of Trans+ folk. During a now infamous speech, Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, said, “We shouldn’t be bullied into believing people can be any sex they want to be, they can’t. A man is a man and a woman is a woman.”
Tate Smith: “I’m Incredibly Proud to Be Transgender and Brighton Trans Pride Helps to Remind Me Each Year”
“I finally felt at home and couldn’t have been happier than to be surrounded by people just like me. Brighton Trans Pride has provided me with joy and a growing support network ever since.”
Activist Tate Smith warns businesses aren’t ‘thinking ahead’ on trans inclusion
Ahead of the PinkNews Trans+ Summit next Thursday (11 May), legal secretary and activist Tate Smith is sharing his insights on navigating the legal space and activism, how Gen Z will impact inclusion strategies and how trans and non-binary people are supported at work.
5 LGBTQ creators on LinkedIn you need to follow
With 130 million active monthly users and 57 million company profiles, LinkedIn is much more than a place to find a new job – it’s also a place to find likeminded professionals and LGBTQ creators sharing valuable resources.
Protests Outside Downing Street After Scottish GRR Blocked
Protesters gathered outside of Number 10 Downing Street, the residence of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, earlier this week to oppose the controversial s.35 Order issued by the UK Government this week against the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill.
LinkedIn Top Voices LGBTQIA+: 10 UK creators to follow
The inaugural LinkedIn Top Voices LGBTQIA+ list for the UK highlights 10 thought leaders within the community who are sharing insightful content and shaping conversations about inclusivity and diversity.
Meet the community leaders, role models and trailblazing groups nominated in PinkNews Awards 2022
The annual ceremony recognises the incredible contributions of the people, organisations and companies that campaign for LGBTQ+ people and equality worldwide. Each year, the community comes together to celebrate the unprecedented achievements of businesses, organisations and individuals alike.
10 LGBTQ trailblazers to watch out for in the future
Following on from the success of last year’s inaugural list, Attitude 101 is back and once again we’re celebrating 100 LGBTQ trailblazers across 10 categories, and one person of the year. This time around we’re proud to be empowered by Bentley.
'I Really Felt That The Odds Were Stacked Against Me': A CC Legal Secretary on His Trans Journey
On this year's Trans Day of Remembrance, Tate Smith speaks about his experiences of facing prejudice at work and how firms can help to protect trans employees.