Robin Joyce

Gay Men's Representative for Spectrum Home Office LGBT Staff Support Network

Robin.Joyce@HomeOffice.x.gsi.gov.uk

Connecting with Colleagues

Spectrum aims for a safe working environment, where all employees are able to be everything they can be.

CSRA Conference 2015 Robin Joyce - Spectrum

CSRA Conference 2015 Robin Joyce - Spectrum

We provide support

We organise events

We’re here to discuss problems

• Support those feeling discriminated, bullied or harassed• Organise socials and other events• Run workshops covering specific LGBT issues• Provide news and updates on relevant LGBT stories• Provide a safe environment to discuss problems• Signpost people to organisations where needed• Provide learning and development opportunities

We offer advice

We provide help

We support safe working

• Offer advice about the LGBT community to support managers and straight allies• Attend meetings, away days and diversity days• Help provide a safe working environment for all staff• Offer advice and support when dealing with an LGBT individual or group• Run workshops, seminars and road shows• Deliver presentations on LGBT issues, including overseas pre-posting

information

We review policies

We provide assistance

• Review new policies to ensure they don’t adversely impact on LGBT staff, to the wider LGBT community.

• Help in policy development to make them LGBT inclusive • Support equality impact assessments

Members and Friends

Individuals and Teams

Departmentally

Spectrum Services

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WHO WHAT WHEN

CSRA Conference 2015 Robin Joyce – Spectrum

WHO- Who is it you are connecting with?

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WHAT- What are you connecting to them about?

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WHEN- When are you going to be connecting with them?

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Examples

NEWS EVENTS

MANAGERSISSUES

MEMBERS

FUN

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Success

spectrum@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

CSRA Conference 2015 Robin Joyce - Spectrum

Robin Joyce

Gay Men's Representative for Spectrum Home Office LGBT Staff Support Network

Robin.Joyce@HomeOffice.x.gsi.gov.uk