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myGwork

myGwork is a business community for LGBTQ+ professionals, graduates, and inclusive employers.[1][2] It aims to empower the LGBTQ+ community by providing members a safe space where they can connect with inclusive employers, find jobs, mentors, professional events and news.[3][4][5]

myGwork
Type of businessPrivate
Type of site
Social network service
Available inEnglish
Founded2013; 11 years ago (2013)
Headquarters
London
,
United Kingdom
Area servedWorldwide
Founder(s)Adrien Gaubert
Pierre Gaubert
IndustryInternet
URLwww.mygwork.com
RegistrationRequired
Launched2013
Current statusActive

History

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Pierre Gaubert and Adrien Gaubert, founders of myGwork

Adrien and Pierre Gaubert founded myGwork in 2013 after the death of their mother, Francoise, who was concerned that they would encounter homophobia in their working lives.[6][7] The platform has been called "LinkedIn for the LGBT community."[8][9][10]

In 2015, GeekTime included myGwork in its list of the top startups along with Lyft, Airbnb, Square and Snapchat.[11]

In December 2021, myGwork raised £1.6 million from 24Haymarket and led by James Campin-Baby.[1]

Model

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myGwork has been recognized for redefining how LGBT+ professionals seek for, locate, and get employment in inclusive organisations.[12] Using a combination of a news blog, event hosting, and a social networking function, the company has created an active business network.[13]

myGwork operates two formal offices, including its global headquarters in London and its European headquarters in Madrid.[14][1] In addition to this, the company has a global presence with partners and operations around the globe.[14][15]

WorkPride

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In June 2020, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic cancelling Pride parades across the globe, myGwork announced its first global conference, "WorkPride", a 5-day conference that replaced the cancelled events.[16][17][18]

WorkPride has been held every June since 2020, with hundreds of speakers and thousands of attendees.[19][15]

WorkFair

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MyGwork started an annual event, WorkFair, in 2021, making it one of the largest online LGBTQ+ job fairs for graduates and job seekers. Attendees can peruse company stands, interact with recruiters, and attend workshops aimed to provide them with the skills essential to stand out in their next job application.[20]

myGwork Academy

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myGwork founded the myGwork Academy in early 2023 to provide LGBTQ+ training and education that promises to create inclusive environments for all.[21] The curriculum is developed by DE&I specialists with specific LGBTQ+ inclusion expertise, with relevant simulations and a variety of gamification and media to hold user engagement.[21] All modules conclude with both a certificate of achievement and a call to action to drive the tangible behavioural change to create inclusive workplaces.[21]

Awards

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  • 2015: Attitude Magazine and Virgin Holiday Award of Best LGBT Entrepreneur of the Year[22]
  • Honoured as 2021's Top 100 Global LGBT+ OUTstanding Executives[23][24]
  • 2022: Bank of London's Rainbow Honours Award (small brand or organisation category)[25]
  • Finalist in 2022 Digital Leaders Impact Awards recognising tech for good (employment and skills category)[26]
  • Honoured as one of the 50 most influential champions of inclusion in the UK's Diversity Power List 2022/23[27]
  • Finalist in 2023's Being Human Awards in Best Use of Technology category to create a more human workplace[28]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "LGBTQ+ networking platform myGwork raises funds from leading investor club". Sky News.
  2. ^ "LGBT employees face hurdles at home and abroad". May 7, 2018.
  3. ^ "'LGBT LinkedIn' helps connect LGBT people in the workplace". Attitude magazine. 23 June 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  4. ^ Hudson, David (12 May 2015). "New website aims to help LGBTI professionals to network and find work". Gay Star News. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  5. ^ "THE LGBT LINKEDIN, ANYONE?". The Crack magazine. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  6. ^ Wasserman, Melissa (11 August 2015). "London-based twins give networking an LGBT twist". Windy City Times. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  7. ^ "LGBT acceptance should start at work". The Guardian. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  8. ^ Morris, Natalie (June 14, 2021). "Gay twin brothers launch 'pink LinkedIn' - networking site for LGBT community".
  9. ^ "Gay twins launch 'pink LinkedIn'". Gay Times. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  10. ^ Fuller, Georgina. "'Pink LinkedIn' launches to help employer find talented LGBT candidates". CIPD. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  11. ^ Jenna Shapiro and, Casey Lane. "5 startups with LGBT pride". Geektime. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  12. ^ "myGwork - the platform that is connecting LGBTQ professionals and the business community". GAY TIMES. May 16, 2018.
  13. ^ Management, Institute of Leadership &. "Networking for LGBT professionals". www.institutelm.com.
  14. ^ a b "myGwork abre oficina en Madrid desde la que dirigirá su expansión en España y Latinoamérica - RRHH Press - Noticias de Recursos Humanos y empleo". www.rrhhpress.com.
  15. ^ a b Jurídicas, Noticias. "Orgullo y prejuicio en el acceso a la justicia de las personas LGTBI+ · Noticias Jurídicas". Noticias Jurídicas.
  16. ^ "myGWork launches WorkPride, a global virtual conference to strengthen LGBTQ workplace inclusion". Attitude.co.uk. 2020-05-28. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  17. ^ Salam, Maya (June 24, 2020). "Your 2020 Virtual Pride Guide" – via NYTimes.com.
  18. ^ Wareham, Jamie. "Pride Month: List Of LGBT Digital Pride Events As 500 Prides Cancel Amid Coronavirus". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  19. ^ "More than 360 global LGBTQ experts to share business advice at WorkPride 2022". Attitude. June 17, 2022.
  20. ^ "myGwork's #WorkFair 2022 seeks to match top LGBTQ talent with inclusive employers". Attitude. September 6, 2022.
  21. ^ a b c "myGwork Academy ¦ Introducing myGwork Academy". myGwork.
  22. ^ Stroude, Will (14 October 2015). "Attitude's Young LGBT Entrepreneur Award: myGwork founders Pierre and Adrien Gaubert". Attitude magazine. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
  23. ^ "The OUTstanding Top 100 Executives 2021". Yahoo News.
  24. ^ "2016 OUTstanding and FT rankings". October 24, 2016.
  25. ^ "RAINBOW HONOURS 2022". Rainbow Honours.
  26. ^ "Finalists". Impact Awards.
  27. ^ "2022/23 Diversity Power List | Diversity Power List". diversitypowerlist.com. December 1, 2022.
  28. ^ "Winners". TLC Lions.
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