Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion This Pride Month

At Lennox, we believe our differences make us stronger. It is one of our core values to empower employees to be themselves, to advocate for the rights of all, and to create a sense of belonging for everyone.

Pride Month is an opportunity for the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and related) community to come together and celebrate their identities. It’s also an opportunity to recognize and raise awareness about the everyday challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families.

These tips from Lennox EAP can help you support an inclusive work enviroment in June and beyond:

• Be a role model for kindness and inclusion. Don’t tolerate hateful speech. Speak up if you hear anti-LGBTQIA+ comments or witness incidents of bullying and harassment.


• Use inclusive language that acknowledges diversity, conveys respect to all people, is sensitive to differences and promotes equal opportunities.


• Create safe spaces where everyone feels protected and can express themselves authentically.


• Beyond just learning definitions, build relationships. While it’s important to understand the terminology to describe gender and sexual orientations, the higher priority is to build trusting relationships with LGBTQIA+ individuals so they feel safe.


• Be an ally. Allies have powerful, influential voices. To be an ally, take action to support equal rights for everyone, and do what you can to call out discrimination and make the world a better place for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation.

Lennox is proud to cultivate a workplace that supports open dialogue on complex conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion, allowing every employee to feel their best, build the families they want, and take control of their physical and emotional well-being.

If you or a loved one need support, contact the Lennox EAP at (800) 424-6015 or visit MagellanAscend.com for confidential 24-hour assistance.