Rainbow Tick certification

We’re proud to share that Rice Speir has achieved Rainbow Tick certification!

The Rainbow Tick is a certification awarded to organisations that have demonstrated their commitment to creating safe, inclusive and welcoming workplaces for the rainbow community. The certification process included informative workshops, a review of internal policies and practices, and an opportunity to reflect on how we can continue to strengthen our culture of inclusivity. For us, achieving this certification reflects both our inclusivity of the rainbow community, and the wider workplace culture we foster at Rice Speir, where everyone is welcomed, supported, and able to be themselves.

To celebrate this milestone and the end of Global Pride Month, we came together for a Pride-themed morning tea, complete with bright outfits, rainbow kai, and an educational Kahoot quiz. It was a great opportunity to reflect on our learning, deepen our understanding of rainbow inclusion and celebrate together.

We extend a big thank you to everyone at Rice Speir who contributed to this achievement, and to the Toitū Takatāpui programme for their guidance and support along the way. Their kaupapa is centred on improving the safety and wellbeing of rainbow communities in the workplace, and we value the integrity of that work.

We look forward to continuing to build on this foundation and ensuring that inclusion remains a consistent and visible part of how we operate as a firm.

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