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Diversity & Inclusion
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GLEAM

Reaching beyond boundaries to unite, advance and promote the LGBTQIA+ community
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GLEAM is the Global LGBTQIA+ Employees and Allies at Microsoft community group. We support Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) employees by fostering career development, advancing equality, celebrating diversity and championing Microsoft’s involvement in the community. 

Stories of Impact

“We march in Pride parades to be visible and show the world that Microsoft is diverse and inclusive.“ - Terry Lynch, Microsoft ANZ GLEAM Co-lead. 

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Celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion

Pride marches, community-building events and alliances: Microsoft ANZ’s recipe for LGBTQIA+ visibility and representation. 

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“We’re continuously fostering inclusivity by building a talent pipeline of diverse people for Microsoft and the broader workforce.” - Janine Chester, Microsoft ANZ GLEAM Co-lead

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1kQueer and Pride Academy: Empowering LGBTQIA+ youth

The 1kQueer program and Pride Academy offer safe spaces and support for LGBTQIA+ students navigating careers, while fostering emerging talent. 

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Resources

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    Microsoft Pride Unlocked

    Microsoft Pride Unlocked is our global branding hub, featuring the open-source Pride flag, global activations, and ways to celebrate Pride and allyship through Office, Xbox, and other products. 

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    ACON Pride in Diversity

    Through the ACON Pride in Diversity program and Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), we stay aligned with evolving culture, ensuring our workplaces remain inclusive and welcoming. 

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    Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust

    In collaboration with KPMG, Microsoft ANZ sponsors a scholarship for top-performing high school students in New Zealand through The Rainbow NZ Charitable Trust, which advocates and provides funding for Aotearoa's Rainbow communities.   

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Contact Us

If you're interested in partnering with our Microsoft ANZ communities, or learning more about what we do, get in touch.

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D&I at Microsoft ANZ

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