The Proud Recruitment Employer Badge

The Proud Recruitment Employer Badge is a mark of recognition for organisations that are committed to creating safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces for LGBTQ plus people. It represents more than a symbol. It reflects a genuine commitment to learning, improving and taking action to ensure that every member of staff feels valued and supported.

Employers who display this badge have chosen to work with Proud Recruitment to strengthen their culture, review their policies and improve their approach to inclusive hiring. This includes building confidence around language, supporting staff through lived experience training and ensuring that recruitment and workplace practices are fair, accessible and welcoming.

The badge shows candidates, employees and the wider community that the organisation is serious about inclusion. It signals that the employer is willing to listen, adapt and take meaningful steps to create a workplace where LGBTQ plus people can thrive. It also reflects a commitment to ethical hiring, positive culture change and ongoing development.

By displaying the Proud Recruitment Employer Badge, organisations demonstrate that inclusion is not a statement but a standard they uphold every day.

 

To receive the badge, employers complete a set of actions that may include:

  • Taking part in LGBTQ plus awareness and inclusion training

  • Reviewing recruitment processes to ensure they are fair and accessible

  • Strengthening internal policies and guidance

  • Demonstrating a commitment to respectful language and inclusive communication

  • Creating a safe environment where LGBTQ plus staff feel supported

  • Working with Proud Recruitment to understand lived experience and improve confidence across the organisation

The badge is not given automatically. It is earned through engagement, learning and a willingness to create positive change. Once awarded, employers may display the badge on their website, job adverts, email signatures, social media and internal materials to show their commitment to inclusion.