June is recognized as Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising, when police clashed with LGBTQ+ protesters in New York City in June 1969. During this commemorative month, we celebrate LGBTQ+ culture and activism, memorialize those lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS, and recognize LGBTQ+ individuals for their impact on history. It’s also an opportunity to promote equal justice and opportunity for all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees and Their Families at AECOM
AECOM has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality in part because of the great benefits and resources we offer to support our diverse employees and their families. See below for ways AECOM benefits and resources can help you thrive.
Build Your Social Support Network
- Consider joining the Pride employee resource group at AECOM.
- Help raise awareness and share your thoughts with the Global Well-Being Community.
- Share the monthly Canada Benefits To-Dos e-newsletter and this benefits website with your family.
- Encourage your spouse/domestic partner to join our well-being programs (they can earn rewards too).
Improve Your Physical Health
- Access same-sex and opposite-sex spouse and domestic partner coverage through the Canada health care plans.
- If you’re enrolled in an AECOM Sun Life health plan, use Teladoc for expert medical advice and second opinions.
Mind Your Mental Health
- Receive free confidential counseling and work/life balance resources through the GuidanceResources Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Use our mental health digital platform to balance your emotional well-being with content and activities personalized to your needs.
Power Up Your Finances
- Access tools and resources to help you improve your finances and save for important life events.
- Prepare for a financial emergency with this Financial Well-Being Checklist.
- Connect with a financial advisor for personalized help with your unique financial needs.
- Find ways you can save on your current daily expenses.
- Save and invest for your future with the Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), the Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).
Boost Your Career
- Get reimbursed for pre-approved coursework related to your professional development with Education Assistance.
Reduce Stress with Parental Resources
- Use Care.com to find caregivers and for subsidized backup care.
- Learn about AECOM’s Paid Parental Leave benefits.
- Explore the wide array of resources to support LGBTQ+ employees and their families offered through the EAP, including an LGBTQ+ Adoption Guide, which addresses the unique set of challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community when adopting a child.
Be Well in Every Way
- Embrace a healthy lifestyle by participating in the Canada Well-Being program and the Global Well-Being program (and invite your spouse/domestic partner to participate as well).
- Find resources for coming out, information to help you understand your rights as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, youth resources, relationship resources and more in the LGBTQ+ Resource Guide, offered through the EAP.