
For the 2011 show, Stonewall was proud to present a range of exciting seminars and workshops for LGB candidates. 2012's programme will grow on this. Below is an example of what you can expect in 2012...
1. Being yourself at work
Many face a choice when they move into their first job - should you come out?
Chaired by: Laura Doughty, Deputy Chief Executive, Stonewall
Speakers: Mark Abrahams, RAF and Vincent Francois, Société Générale
2. Virtual Networking
Build business relationships using social media and face to face
Chaired by: Richard Lane, External Affairs Officer, Stonewall
Speakers: Mark Palmer-Edgecumbe, Google and Pascal Guignard, American Express
3. Culture Club – Stonewall’s Top gay-friendly employers
The Top 100 is a measure of the best places to work for lesbian, gay and bisexual people in the UK. The Home Office (Winner, 2011) and Ernst & Young (3rd) explain why organisations take part in the benchmarking and what it means for prospective employees
Chaired by: Alex Van Vliet, Policy Associate, Workplace Programmes, Stonewall
Speakers: Ian Harris, Deputy Chair of SPECTRUM, Home Office and Victor Nieves/Kelly Widelski, Co-chairs of EYGLES, Ernst and Young
4. Global Opportunities
'The possibilities of working abroad, the experience you'll gain to further your career. What does it mean for you if you're LGB?
Chaired by: Daniel Danso, Client Group Manager, Workplace Programmes, Stonewall
Speaker: Lt. Cdr. Micky Norford, Royal Navy and Vincent Francois, Société Générale
5. Stonewall's work
Our work with 18 - 25 year olds: Gay By Degree, University Guide for LGB students & youth engagement programmes
Chaired by: Luxy Warwick, Senior Education Officer, Stonewall
Speakers: Chris Dye, Stonewall and Ana Carretero, Talent Programme Alumni
6. How does volunteering and internships enhance your C.V.
Make yourself stand out as a potential employee by gaining work experience during your search for a job.
Chaired by: Chris Edwards, Associate, Workplace Programmes, Stonewall
Speakers: Mark Palmer-Edgecumbe, Google and
Susan Griffiths, FSA
7. Double Glazed Glass Ceiling
Women may find they face double discrimination at work - as lesbians and as women. What do employers do to combat this?
Chaired by: Charlotte Wheeler-Quinnell, Associate, Workplace Programmes, Stonewall
Speakers: Laura Hodgson, Norton Rose and Kathryn Nawrockyi, Chair of Gay Women’s Network