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February 2025 Community Support Group Catchup - Annie Abelman | Roxanna Francombe | Saski
The February 2025 Community Support Group Catchup offered impactful discussions around inclusivity, supportive workplace cultures, and environmental sustainability. Expert guest speakers shared valuable insights and practical strategies to assist businesses in supporting returning parents, progressing towards net zero goals, and fostering authentic LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
February 2025 Community Support Group Catchup - Annie Abelman | Roxanna Francombe | Saski
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March 28, 2025
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February 2025 Community Support Group Catchup
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The February 2025 Community Support Group Catchup offered impactful discussions around inclusivity, supportive workplace cultures, and environmental sustainability. Expert guest speakers shared valuable insights and practical strategies to assist businesses in supporting returning parents, progressing towards net zero goals, and fostering authentic LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
Highlights
➜ Opening Remarks and Welcome (08:01 - 10:31)
Dave Holby-Wolinski warmly welcomed participants, emphasizing the supportive, inclusive, and collaborative ethos at the heart of the Includability community.
➜ Supporting Parents at Work with Annie Abelman (11:35 - 21:28)
Annie Abelman, Founder and CEO of Mentor Mums, shared her powerful mentoring framework and personal experiences, underscoring the importance of workplace support for parents returning from leave, focusing on retention, career sustainability, and growth.
➜ Navigating Net Zero with Roxanna Francombe (22:33 - 35:55)
Roxanna Francombe, Partnerships Executive at Planet Mark, delivered an informative session highlighting the urgency of climate action, provided clear steps for businesses aiming for net zero, and outlined the advantages of achieving sustainability certification.
➜ LGBTQIA+ Inclusion and Allyship with Saski (38:14 - 55:19)
Saski, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Consultant, passionately advocated for sustained support and education around LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Saski shared practical methods for becoming effective allies and emphasized the importance of ongoing advocacy to build truly inclusive workplaces.
➜ Closing Remarks and Community Project Vote (55:19 - 57:56)
Dave concluded the session by thanking the speakers and attendees, encouraging participants to select a charitable initiative to support, and reinforcing Includability's mission of creating community-driven positive impacts.
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