Pride 2019 inclusion toolkit The toolkit Whats in

Pride 2019 inclusion toolkit

The toolkit What's in it? In this toolkit you’ll find a whole host of information that’ll help you and your teams to celebrate Pride. It will enable you to start the broader conversation of why it’s important that we build an inclusive culture at Co-op. Who’s it for? Anyone can use the content to start the conversation, but it’s helpful to have someone who can facilitate the sessions so you can get the most out of them. You don’t have to have a HR person present, but if you’re unsure of anything, then it’s worth checking in. How can you use the toolkit? The content that follows is intended to be used to educate, inform and give you ideas of what you can do. For those that want to create a more unique event or session, feel free to build the content as you wish. We don’t want to restrict your creativity!

Contents of the toolkit The content is split into two key sections, one where you are running a pre-planned session and one where you are designing your own session in mind. Please feel free to use additional resources, information and ideas for either. Section 1 – Pre-planned sessions • session outlines and slide content. Each part of the session can be expanded to fit your requirements Section 2 - More ideas/additional resources • Pride history and content page (15 slides) • glossary of terms and useful links (Stonewall website) • Respect colleague network information • additional resources

Section 1

Pride 2019

Pride 2019 Our agenda for today… 1 2 3 4 5

We have a proud history of focussing on Equality… Self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity

Our changing world People living longer Health trends FEWER EMPLOYEES Shortage of labour supply Aging population BREXIT l of state a Withdraw PUBLIC SERVICES DIMINISHI NG FINANCIAL PRESSURE ON I T A M O T U A Millennial workforce – gig economy SOCIETAL DIVERSIFICATIO N Growing wealth divide Business & consumer uncertainty Emergence of Tech-led disruptors Societies and communities changing shape Changing ‘Family’ and ‘Sandwich Generation’ pressures New chal le the young nges for er genera tion ry gulato e r g n i Grow focus ON-DEM A WORKF ND ORCE WO RKP EQU LAC E ALI TY Government role changing RISE OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Being a Co-op Colleague So you can be your ‘best self’ at work

What do we mean by ‘inclusion’? If diversity is the celebration of our differences, inclusion is a sense of belonging. People are respected and valued as individuals. In the workplace, it’s ensuring that people feel both valued and essential to the success of the business. When people feel valued, they are more likely to be themselves and function much better.

Inclusion is a choice A world without inclusion would be extremely isolating. Workplace inclusion – people need to interact, work together and trust each other Emotional inclusion – this is where we know each other, engage in meaningful conversations and learn to be more culturally aware. It’s why people stay in an organisation

Our principles for creating an inclusive culture Our colleagues are at the heart of building an inclusive culture and we listen to their needs. We encourage and celebrate differences amongst our colleagues, so all colleagues feel valued and included. Our colleagues feel proud of their difference and are comfortable to show this at work. We can all make a difference!

Introductions and getting to know each other better Work in small groups, introduce yourselves and then share the following: • What brings out the best in you? • Who do you most admire and why? • A year from now, what will you wish you had done today? • If you had to describe your life in three sentences what would you say?

‘Equality is not only a fundamental human right but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world’ UN Sustainable Development Goals - 2030

Section 2

Contents • • Why we support and celebrate Pride A brief history of Pride and LGBT+ rights What we are doing at Co-op Pride parades we are sponsoring What can you do? Being an ally Glossary of Terms, useful links, posters. Respect network Additional resources

Why we support and celebrate Pride

Why our Co-op supports Pride Inclusive Culture, Co-op way • Inclusion is a sense of belonging. People are respected and valued as individuals. • In the workplace, it’s ensuring that people feel both valued and essential to the success of the business. • When people feel valued, they are more likely to be themselves and function much better.

Our Co-op, why we support Pride Inclusive Culture, Co-op way • We are One Co-op • Create and inclusive culture for all • Help our communities thrive

History of Pride & LGBT rights - why it’s important LGBT+ Pride events show a positive stance against discrimination and violence toward lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender (LGBT+) people to promote self-affirmation, dignity, equality rights, increase visibility, build communities, and celebrate diversity and gender identities.

History of Pride, why it’s important The 1950 s and 1960 s in the United States was an extremely repressive legal and social period for LGBT+ people. In this context American (LGBT+) organisations coordinated some of the earliest demonstrations of the modern LGBT+ rights movements. These organisations in particular carried out pickets called "Annual Reminders" to inform and remind Americans that LGBT+ people did not receive basic civil rights protections. Annual Reminders began in 1965 and took place each July 4 at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. The Stonewall Inn, taken September 1969. Early on the morning of Saturday, June 28, 1969, LGBT+ people rioted following a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar at 43 Christopher Street in Greenwich Village, New York. This started further protests and rioting over the following nights and were the watershed moment in LGBT+ rights movement and the impetus for organising LGBT+ pride marches on a larger scale.

What we are doing at Co-op

2019 plans • This year we are attending 10 parades throughout the UK • There a total of 62 stores along each of the parade routes. These stores will receive a special parade kit consisting of flags, t-shirts and rainbow face paint to join in the parades • We will support two of our Rainbow products (cupcakes and impulse Rainbow icecream) through POS • There will also be stickers and branded tote bags to hand out at the parade • Senior leadership will be supporting events in their locations to increase the visibility of senior leaders in Diversity and Inclusion activity

Pride parades we are sponsoring

2019 parade locations and dates Pride Location Dates Birmingham Pride 25 th - 26 th May Blackpool Pride 8 th June Bristol Pride 13 th July Newcastle Pride 19 th - 21 st July Glasgow Pride 20 th - 21 st July Brighton pride 2 nd - 4 th August Leeds Pride 4 th August Pride Wales 23 rd - 25 th August Manchester Pride 23 rd - 26 th August Southampton pride 24 th August We asked colleagues which Prides they wanted to support. From this we have confirmed Co-op’s entries in ten Pride parades across the country. Check locally for other Pride parades near you. They’re held all over the UK, not just the ones listed here.

What can you do?

How you can support by being an ally. There are lots of opportunities to change the hearts and minds of people around us. Being an ally is about being an active friend or support to someone else. Straight people can be allies to LGBT+ people can be allies to each other. If we want to live in a world where people are accepted without exception, we all need to be part of the solution. Unfortunately, hate crime against LGBT+ people is on the rise. We know that it can be difficult to fully be yourself at work, at home, or in your local communities. That’s why we all need allies.

Five ways to be an ally 1. Educate and empower yourself Doing some research, reading up online and learning a little more about the LGBT community is a great place to start. Even if you’re part of. community, find out about people whose sexual orientation or gender identity differs from your own. Confront your own assumptions, the prejudices, and bias. Google, You. Tube and the LGBT media are your friends! 2. Listen As allies to each other, we have to be able to listen, ask how someone is doing and be aware that other people’s lives and experiences will be completely different to our own, especially in terms of discrimination and prejudice. Remember that just because someone has come out to you, they might not be out to everyone. Be respectful to each other and enjoy learning about all the differences and diversity in the communities around us. 3. Be visible and challenge Be loud, visible and proud to be part of this campaign. You can start just by sharing #Pride. In. Coop on social media. We want as many positive messages out there as possible. When you hear people making negative comments or using hurtful or abusive language towards LGBT people, challenge it. If it’s online, report it. You might not always have all the answers or know exactly what to say and that’s OK. 4. Influence others Think about the opportunities you have to share the Come Out For LGBT message. Whether it’s a conversation with friends, family or colleagues, organising a ‘lunch and learn’ at work, or putting up a poster. Use the platforms you have to amplify the voices of LGBT communities and share other people’s stories. 5. Being an ally goes beyond just LGBT It’s important to remember that people have lots of different elements to their identities – someone might be bisexual and also black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME), or trans and Catholic, gay and disabled, non-binary and dealing with a mental health issue. This may mean they suffer multiple levels of discrimination in their life. Being an ally is about listening to and learning from someone else's experiences and showing your support for them.

How you can support Pride by being an ally. Believe that issues related to oppression are everyone’s concern, not just the concern of those who are the targets of oppression. Understand that people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or asexual are experts on their own experience, and that you have much to learn from them. Take responsibility for your own education on issues related to gender identity and sexual Making mistakes is part of the learning process of orientation. Take the initiative to become as practicing ally-ship. Acknowledge and apologise for knowledgeable as you can on issues of concern to mistakes; learn from them, but do not retreat. people who are LGBT+. Create opportunities for allies to join together in Avoid trying to convince people who are lesbian, coalition to reduce oppression of LGBT+ people. gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and intersex that you are on their side; just be there.

Microaggressions What is a Microaggression? Microaggressions are verbal, nonverbal, and environmental insults. Whether intentional or unintentional, they communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target people based solely on their marginalized group membership. Microaggressions are typically discussed from the viewpoint of race and racism, but any marginalized group can become a target. These insults are a form of bigotry and can target women, BAME groups, those with disabilities, LGBT+ individuals, religious groups, and other minorities. So…. Who’s the man in the relationship? I’m not being homophobic you are just being too sensitive… just man up! Its just a phase That’s so gay! I have a cousin like you You gay guys are so good at fashion You don’t look trans You are too pretty to be a lesbian So tell me… did you have the surgery? She is not gay, she is normal You are bisexual! Does that make your partner feel insecure?

Glossary of terms and useful links. Getting the language right can sometimes feel intimidating, so why not start with familiarising yourself with the language. Click on the link for Glossary of Terms* Link to Stonewall UK: https: //www. stonewall. org. uk/help-advice/glossary-terms History of Pride in London - https: //www. broadgate. co. uk/news/its-pridejubilee-year-heres-the-history-of-pride-in-london Our posters - https: //www. stonewall. org. uk/resource-type/posters For funeral services – http: //genderedintelligence. co. uk/projects/the-corpse-project Our allies pledge - https: //www. stonewall. org. uk/comeoutfor. LGBT/ally LGBT in Britain report: https: //www. stonewall. org. uk/lgbt-britain-work-report The truth about trans - https: //www. stonewall. org. uk/truth-about-trans

Respect is a self-organised colleague network of LGBT+ colleagues and allies. Our purpose is to enable colleagues to be themselves in the workplace, across ALL business areas through: ● ● Engagement: engaging with colleagues to develop an inclusive workplace Visibility: increasing LGBTQ+ visibility across the business Education: raising awareness of the varied challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community within the business and amongst colleagues Support: supporting LGBTQ+ colleagues within the workplace, and colleagues who are allies

Get involved with Respect You can get involved with Respect as a member of the network, or by joining the Steering Group or a specific Working Group. Steering Group: The Steering Group oversees the delivery of the three year strategy which will be launched in Q 2 2019. Our strategy sets out what the network aims to achieve in the next 3 years. Working Groups: Our working groups are organised to deliver pillars of activity within our strategy and includes organising the network, delivering events and social activity, co-ordinating support for Pride and supporting the delivery of training e. g. trans awareness. As a member of the Respect network, you can: - Attend events, socials and career roundtables - Get involved with mentoring and buddy schemes - Join is International Women’s Day, LGBT History Month and Black History Month celebration events - Attend personal development sessions. Respect is open to all colleagues who identify as LGBT+ and allies. You can join Respect by emailing: respectlgbt@coop. co. uk

#Pride. In. Coop Personal commitments… What am I already doing? What are you going to personally do for Pride/Equality in the Co-op? What are you personally going to do to ensure our colleagues feel welcomed and included? For Pride Season I will… Raise awareness of the LGBT+ Community. Follow the hashtags on Social Media. Tweet / post my own photos and comments. Be an ally to LGBT+ colleagues.

Additional resources

We need to work together to make things more equal. It’s a balance and everyone needs to play an equal part in making Co-op more inclusive.

What do we mean by equity? You. Tube Video ‘Life of Privilege Explained in a $100 Race’

Exploring inequity • Working in smaller groups, imagine you are the opposite gender or different sexual orientation for a few minutes. • Think about all of the ways that person experiences inequity in their lives. • What have you noticed?

Stonewall Facts A quarter (26 per cent) of lesbian, gay and bi staff say they have personally experienced bullying or poor treatment from colleagues in the last five years as a result of their sexual orientation 72 countries criminalise same-sex relationships (and in 45 the law is applied to women as well as men) A quarter (24 per cent) of patient-facing staff have heard colleagues make negative remarks about lesbian, gay or bi people Seven in 10 football fans who've attended a match have heard or witnessed homophobia on the terraces https: //www. stonewall. org. uk/media/lgbt-facts-and-figures The death penalty is either ‘allowed’, or evidence of its existence occurs, in 8 countries (for being LGBT+) One in five LGBT people have experienced a hate crime or incident because of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity in the last 12 months Three in five sports fans believe anti-gay abuse from fans dissuades gay professional players from coming out

Top Tips for Gender and LGBT+ Equality All apply equally to men and women.

Recruitment Development opportunities Promotion Colleague experience

Inclusive culture at Co-op

Group discussion What does diversity and inclusion mean to you?

The Iceberg example Sometimes we only see and judge by what we see above… …and bobbing on the surface. To be truly inclusive of our diversity, we need to look below the surface and respect all the ways that we are different.

Group discussion Creating an inclusive environment

Thank you & close #Pride. In. Co-op Share your thoughts and personal commitments