Employees at O2 can now choose how they express their gender identity on name badges at work. This LGBTQ+ inclusive move was spearheaded by O2’s internal LGBT+ network (Proud@O2) and is aiming to lead the way in creating an inclusive and representative environment for staff.
The use of pronouns on O2 employee name badges will help accommodate those that identify as non-binary, transgender, or gender-nonconforming.
Moreover, the implementation of such a scheme will normalise the presentation of pronouns and will help customers and staff used to using different pronouns e.g.
they/them. Ran by volunteers, Proud@O2 has been promoting LGBTQ+ visibility throughout Pride History Month in February and spotlighting key queer community voices.