Six months in: What we're loving, learning & launching
Your monthly Diversity, Equity & Inclusion newsletter by House of Inclusion
Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? July always gives that energy - a little reflective, a little chaotic, and a whole lotta sun. It’s the month where you realize how much has happened (and how much you still want to get done).
For us, June was an absolute whirlwind. Pride Month had us everywhere: from workshops to keynotes to panel talks and beyond. We’ve had the joy of connecting with so many brilliant people along the way. People who are just as committed to building more inclusive, more human workplaces as we are. And honestly? That connection fuels everything we do.
This newsletter is our monthly exhale. A moment to pause, reflect, and share what’s been lighting us up lately, the projects we’re proud of, the humans we’ve been learning from, and a little peek at what’s coming next.
So grab your iced oat latte (or beer, no judgment), and let’s dive in.
💜 Team House of Inclusion
What we’re reading:
SPOTLIGHT: How 15 major brands changed their approach to Pride Month this year
Source: Business Insider
Even though we want to keep the positive spirit alive (and we will!), we also have to face the music: the DEI backlash is real. Over the past year, we’ve seen a growing trend of companies quietly walking back their DEI commitments, from cutting budgets to scrapping entire programs altogether.
For Pride, that’s had very real consequences. Some organizations are struggling to fund their events, others have had to downscale, and many are being met with more resistance than support. What once felt like progress is now feeling like performative allyship on a timer.
So what does this mean for D&I as a whole? It means we can’t rely solely on big institutions to lead the way. It means community, consistency, and courage matter more than ever. It means we need to keep showing up, loudly, lovingly, and unapologetically, even when the spotlight fades.
Because inclusion isn’t a trend. And Pride? That was never just a party. 🏳️🌈
In the news:
[Reuters] What law firms can learn from big brands on DEI — and why reputation is at stake
[NOS] Massive turnout at banned Pride march in Budapest, Dutch politicians also present (NL)
[Bloomberg] The Anti-DEI Crusade Hasn’t Stopped Women Leaders
What’s been happening at House of Inclusion
The Culture Code is BACK
After a very succesful first edition - we’re taking over Club ACE again this fall for the 2nd edition of The Culture Code. What to expect? Bold speakers, interesting panels & of course a lot of network possibilities.
The Early-Bird tickets are available now so make sure to grab one while they’re hot!
The Culture Code | Club ACE | November 6 12:00 - 19:00
Our DEI Playbook is live and ready to download
You thought you had DEI all figured out, but then someone asked you the difference between equity and equality and you blacked out for a sec?
Don’t worry. We made the cheat sheet of all cheat sheets to get you back on track - and it’s completely free!
Whether you work in education, policy, business, or healthcare - this playbook is for anyone who’s serious about building spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
So download it now. Apply it tomorrow.
It’s not a goodbye
After six bold episodes we’ve wrapped up the very first season of ‘Het Echte Werk’. Starting a podcast was a big dream and we’re so happy that we did it! We talked about the gender pay gap, drag, moneyzzz, representation, office dresscodes & more.
This is no goodbye - because we’re back in September with a brand new season! Do you have any topics that can’t be missed? Feel free to share them.
Did you miss an episode? Use your summer wisely and listen to thee first season on your favorite podcast app. Don’t forget to follow. 💜
What are clients have said:
June was filled with exciting keynotes & workshops. After each session, the participants receive a questionnaire so we can keep track of how we’re doing.
Here’s a glimpse of the feedback of the past month - thanks for the love!
Let’s finish off with some well deserved vids:
Some video’s are just too good not to share.
We’ve always needed Pride and we still do
A powerful reminder from MP Chris Bryant in the UK House of Commons that we're sharing on the very last day of Pride Month.
Nearly 300,000 people said no to hate in Budapest
This was their biggest Pride in history.
Why we started a podcast?
To freely talk about nipples. Obviously.
Remember to follow us on LinkedIn as well to stay in the know:
Thanks for tuning in y’all. See you in August!
💜 The team of House of Inclusion