Allyship begins with us. Be an everyday ally.
Sharing one's LGBTQIA+ identity can be an anxious experience, but when met with love and acceptance, it can make all the difference.
Remember that allyship isn’t just big statements or gestures – it’s the little, everyday things. It’s checking in, speaking up, making space and choosing kindness when it counts. Let’s all be allies, not just today, but every day.
How IKEA takes action for the LGBTQIA+ community
IKEA has been a long-standing advocate in its efforts to make people within the LGBTQIA+ community feel welcomed, respected and appreciated for who they are.
As an employer, our LGBTQIA+ inclusion approach and policies help us create an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ co-workers feel welcome, safe and valued. We know there is still much work to be done and will continue focusing on equal opportunities at work, as well as championing equality at home.
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- IKEA US has added domestic partners to FMLA benefits and expanded benefits to now include reimbursement for travel expenses for medical procedures related to gender affirmation care when the services are not available within a reasonable distance of a co-worker’s home.
- IKEA US and IKEA CANADA: Have both begun implementing the Chosen Name Project, which enables trans and non-binary co-workers to use their chosen name on the company’s digital platforms.
- IKEA CANADA: We are celebrating IDAHOBIT and Pride in five major cities in Canada and raising the Progress Flag in all units. We are donating proceeds from STORSTOMMA bags to LGBTQIA+ organizations. We have introduced pronoun name tags.
A guide for becoming an everyday ally
