Ian Johnson 🔆
@mrianjohnson.bsky.social
Head of specialist LGBT+ inclusion firm, Out Now - @outnow.bsky.social.
Navigating these most interesting days. Fluctuat nec mergitur.
All posts are my personal opinions.
Navigating these most interesting days. Fluctuat nec mergitur.
All posts are my personal opinions.
This is important for employers to understand
🦃 Gratitude in the Workplace Reaps Year-Round Rewards
Employees without regular recognition are 2x more likely to quit.
Gratitude isn't seasonal—it's strategic leadership that drives retention.
Read more here: journalrecord.com/2025/11/24/o...
#Thanksgiving #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture
Employees without regular recognition are 2x more likely to quit.
Gratitude isn't seasonal—it's strategic leadership that drives retention.
Read more here: journalrecord.com/2025/11/24/o...
#Thanksgiving #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture
Gratitude in the workplace reaps year-round rewards, surveys show | The Journal Record
New surveys show regular, meaningful employee recognition boosts retention, productivity and loyalty, yet many employers lack resources to do it well.
journalrecord.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
This is important for employers to understand
Looks like a Bluesky nebula 🦋
November 28, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Looks like a Bluesky nebula 🦋
Tina Turner would have turned 86 today — seeing Tina live was like watching a force of nature unleashed onstage
Tina Turner - Proud Mary (Live)
YouTube video by eltonandtinafan
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Tina Turner would have turned 86 today — seeing Tina live was like watching a force of nature unleashed onstage
20+ people say 'Mr Brexit' Nigel Farage used racist/antisemitic slurs at school
'The instant I saw Farage, my blood froze—sidling up to me, growling the words “Hitler was right” & other odious remarks (“To the gas chambers”, “Gas them–ssssssssss”) which he now refers to, rather quaintly, as banter'
'The instant I saw Farage, my blood froze—sidling up to me, growling the words “Hitler was right” & other odious remarks (“To the gas chambers”, “Gas them–ssssssssss”) which he now refers to, rather quaintly, as banter'
Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui
Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
20+ people say 'Mr Brexit' Nigel Farage used racist/antisemitic slurs at school
'The instant I saw Farage, my blood froze—sidling up to me, growling the words “Hitler was right” & other odious remarks (“To the gas chambers”, “Gas them–ssssssssss”) which he now refers to, rather quaintly, as banter'
'The instant I saw Farage, my blood froze—sidling up to me, growling the words “Hitler was right” & other odious remarks (“To the gas chambers”, “Gas them–ssssssssss”) which he now refers to, rather quaintly, as banter'
Brilliant news from the highest court in the EU, meaning same-sex marriages must now be legally recognised in places such as Poland where couples cannot yet marry
The EU Court of Justice just ruled all EU countries must recognise same-sex marriages, saying citizens have freedom of 'normal family life' in other member states
Two men who married in Germany in 2018 and now live in Poland brought the case
The couple's lawyer describes the ruling as 'historic'
Two men who married in Germany in 2018 and now live in Poland brought the case
The couple's lawyer describes the ruling as 'historic'
November 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Brilliant news from the highest court in the EU, meaning same-sex marriages must now be legally recognised in places such as Poland where couples cannot yet marry
Reposted by Ian Johnson 🔆
It truly is a new Golden Age — of stupid
November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
It truly is a new Golden Age — of stupid
It truly is a new Golden Age — of stupid
November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
It truly is a new Golden Age — of stupid
This is a great interview to help understand why DEI is so important
⭐ Why We Should ‘Keep Doing the Work’ of DEI, Even as it’s Under Threat, According to a DEI Professional
A recent broadcast with Denver and Boulder, Colorado’s KGNU Community Radio shares a conversation with Quinn Slaughter, an established DEI professional.
Listen here: kgnu.org/why-we-shoul...
A recent broadcast with Denver and Boulder, Colorado’s KGNU Community Radio shares a conversation with Quinn Slaughter, an established DEI professional.
Listen here: kgnu.org/why-we-shoul...
Why We Should “Keep Doing the Work” of DEI, Even as it’s Under Threat, According to a DEI Professional
kgnu.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This is a great interview to help understand why DEI is so important
Reposted by Ian Johnson 🔆
If the purpose of DOGE was to end waste, fraud, and abuse then closing it down meets those goals perfectly
November 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
If the purpose of DOGE was to end waste, fraud, and abuse then closing it down meets those goals perfectly
Reposted by Ian Johnson 🔆
Russia! Russia! Russia!
Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals: “Seeing all of these MAGA accounts get exposed as foreign actors trying to destroy the United States is a complete vindication”
Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals: “Seeing all of these MAGA accounts get exposed as foreign actors trying to destroy the United States is a complete vindication”
November 24, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Russia! Russia! Russia!
Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals: “Seeing all of these MAGA accounts get exposed as foreign actors trying to destroy the United States is a complete vindication”
Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals: “Seeing all of these MAGA accounts get exposed as foreign actors trying to destroy the United States is a complete vindication”
If the purpose of DOGE was to end waste, fraud, and abuse then closing it down meets those goals perfectly
November 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
If the purpose of DOGE was to end waste, fraud, and abuse then closing it down meets those goals perfectly
Reposted by Ian Johnson 🔆
The Beatles 'Real Love' remix released this week upset some fans who didn't like the updated version, including new lyrics from alternate takes by John Lennon — though I do like this new 2025 edit
November 23, 2025 at 3:28 AM
The Beatles 'Real Love' remix released this week upset some fans who didn't like the updated version, including new lyrics from alternate takes by John Lennon — though I do like this new 2025 edit
"Russia! Russia! Russia!"
Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals:
“Seeing all of these MAGA accounts get exposed as foreign actors trying to destroy the United States is a complete vindication”
Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals:
“Seeing all of these MAGA accounts get exposed as foreign actors trying to destroy the United States is a complete vindication”
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
"Russia! Russia! Russia!"
Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals:
“Seeing all of these MAGA accounts get exposed as foreign actors trying to destroy the United States is a complete vindication”
Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals:
“Seeing all of these MAGA accounts get exposed as foreign actors trying to destroy the United States is a complete vindication”
Russia! Russia! Russia!
Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals: “Seeing all of these MAGA accounts get exposed as foreign actors trying to destroy the United States is a complete vindication”
Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals: “Seeing all of these MAGA accounts get exposed as foreign actors trying to destroy the United States is a complete vindication”
November 24, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Russia! Russia! Russia!
Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals: “Seeing all of these MAGA accounts get exposed as foreign actors trying to destroy the United States is a complete vindication”
Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals: “Seeing all of these MAGA accounts get exposed as foreign actors trying to destroy the United States is a complete vindication”
The Beatles 'Real Love' remix released this week upset some fans who didn't like the updated version, including new lyrics from alternate takes by John Lennon — though I do like this new 2025 edit
November 23, 2025 at 3:28 AM
The Beatles 'Real Love' remix released this week upset some fans who didn't like the updated version, including new lyrics from alternate takes by John Lennon — though I do like this new 2025 edit
Reposted by Ian Johnson 🔆
Silence implies consent.
Speak up. Every. Single. Time.
Speak up. Every. Single. Time.
"We need to stand up to those people who want to attack press freedom and attack journalists. It's going to require us not just to celebrate the courage of others, but to be courageous ourselves."
—CPJ president @jodieginsberg.bsky.social in today's Reliable Sources newsletter: cnn.it/4oan4tY
—CPJ president @jodieginsberg.bsky.social in today's Reliable Sources newsletter: cnn.it/4oan4tY
November 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Silence implies consent.
Speak up. Every. Single. Time.
Speak up. Every. Single. Time.
Reposted by Ian Johnson 🔆
Wonder if Target regrets their decision to drop DEI?
Becoming less inclusive is never a smart business strategy: this holiday shopping poster protests Target dropping its previously inclusive #DEI policies
November 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Wonder if Target regrets their decision to drop DEI?
Watching Titanic sink as VR entertainment makes me uncomfortable
"Relive the fate of the Titanic"
"Relive the fate of the Titanic"
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Watching Titanic sink as VR entertainment makes me uncomfortable
"Relive the fate of the Titanic"
"Relive the fate of the Titanic"
Is he okay? — I'm worried this reads like a public confession
November 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Is he okay? — I'm worried this reads like a public confession
Wonder if Target regrets their decision to drop DEI?
Becoming less inclusive is never a smart business strategy: this holiday shopping poster protests Target dropping its previously inclusive #DEI policies
November 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Wonder if Target regrets their decision to drop DEI?
Silence implies consent.
Speak up. Every. Single. Time.
Speak up. Every. Single. Time.
"We need to stand up to those people who want to attack press freedom and attack journalists. It's going to require us not just to celebrate the courage of others, but to be courageous ourselves."
—CPJ president @jodieginsberg.bsky.social in today's Reliable Sources newsletter: cnn.it/4oan4tY
—CPJ president @jodieginsberg.bsky.social in today's Reliable Sources newsletter: cnn.it/4oan4tY
November 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Silence implies consent.
Speak up. Every. Single. Time.
Speak up. Every. Single. Time.
Reposted by Ian Johnson 🔆
Senior UK government minister Wes Streeting just spoke against "Quiet piggy"
“I wouldn’t want my sisters spoken to like that. I don’t think it’s appropriate in any context. It’s just not right. We need to move on from that kind of language and behaviour to women, it belongs in the history books.”
“I wouldn’t want my sisters spoken to like that. I don’t think it’s appropriate in any context. It’s just not right. We need to move on from that kind of language and behaviour to women, it belongs in the history books.”
November 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Senior UK government minister Wes Streeting just spoke against "Quiet piggy"
“I wouldn’t want my sisters spoken to like that. I don’t think it’s appropriate in any context. It’s just not right. We need to move on from that kind of language and behaviour to women, it belongs in the history books.”
“I wouldn’t want my sisters spoken to like that. I don’t think it’s appropriate in any context. It’s just not right. We need to move on from that kind of language and behaviour to women, it belongs in the history books.”
Reposted by Ian Johnson 🔆
👀 NOW: The UK Secretary of State for Health, Wes Streeting, a member of the British government's Cabinet of top ministers, just spoke out against the use of "Quiet piggy" being used to demean a woman Bloomberg journalist
November 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
👀 NOW: The UK Secretary of State for Health, Wes Streeting, a member of the British government's Cabinet of top ministers, just spoke out against the use of "Quiet piggy" being used to demean a woman Bloomberg journalist
Senior UK government minister Wes Streeting just spoke against "Quiet piggy"
“I wouldn’t want my sisters spoken to like that. I don’t think it’s appropriate in any context. It’s just not right. We need to move on from that kind of language and behaviour to women, it belongs in the history books.”
“I wouldn’t want my sisters spoken to like that. I don’t think it’s appropriate in any context. It’s just not right. We need to move on from that kind of language and behaviour to women, it belongs in the history books.”
November 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Senior UK government minister Wes Streeting just spoke against "Quiet piggy"
“I wouldn’t want my sisters spoken to like that. I don’t think it’s appropriate in any context. It’s just not right. We need to move on from that kind of language and behaviour to women, it belongs in the history books.”
“I wouldn’t want my sisters spoken to like that. I don’t think it’s appropriate in any context. It’s just not right. We need to move on from that kind of language and behaviour to women, it belongs in the history books.”