The European Pride Business Network has officially become a member of the Civil Society Liaison Group of the European Economic and Social Committee, establishing a permanent institutional channel to advocate for LGBTQIA+ workplace inclusion directly within European Union decision-making frameworks.…
A first-of-its-kind European survey reveals that 3 out of 5 LGBTQIA+ workers (63%) feel their workplace is not inclusive due to microaggressions they have experienced. The study, titled “European Survey Research on Microaggressions, Language and Overall Wellbeing in the Workplace…
The EPBN – WISE Conference & Awards Ceremony: Protect Workplace Inclusion successfully concluded in Prague, serving as a vital strategic hub for European leadership dedicated to fostering inclusive and resilient workplaces. The event provided the “recipe” required to safeguard workplace…
As Europe searches for a competitive edge amidst rising political instability and social tensions, the recipe for economic resilience may lie in the strength of its workforce. On Friday, May 29, 2026, the Hilton Prague will serve as a vital…
From the corridors of the European Parliament to the offices of global industry leaders, the European Pride Business Network (EPBN) recently concluded a high-stakes institutional visit to Brussels. The mission: to bridge the gap between high-level policy and the daily…
The EPBN – WISE Survey is the first European-wide research initiative dedicated to understanding the lived workplace experiences of LGBTIQ+ professionals. As part of our EU-funded project WISE – Workplace Inclusion for a Sustainable Europe, this groundbreaking survey took place…
Empowering the Next Generation of Diversity Leaders The EPBN -WISE Academy is the central knowledge hub of the EPBN – WISE project, dedicated to equipping Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and business leaders with the expertise needed to transform European workplaces…
The decision to be openly intersex in the European workplace is a deeply personal and often extremely difficult one, frequently involving profound concerns about privacy, disclosure, and potential discrimination. To protect the anonymity and safety of intersex professionals advocating for…
Today, October 27th, marks the launch of the #EuropeGoesPurple campaign, but it also celebrates a historic human rights milestone: the unanimous adoption of the Council of Europe’s Recommendation on Equal Rights for Intersex Persons (CM/Rec(2025)7). This Recommendation, adopted by 46…
The European Pride Business Network (EPBN) has in recent weeks submitted its comprehensive contribution to the new EU LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy for 2026-2030, proposing a roadmap to advance workplace equality across Europe. The document emphasizes that a competitive Europe is…
