PRIDE in Our Work: Celebrating Connection at Portage
At our Saint-Gobain Medical site in Portage, Wisconsin, we know that great work doesn’t happen in isolation; it happens when people feel seen, respected, and connected.
That belief came to life in a powerful way this June.
Pride Month wasn’t just a moment on the calendar. It was a shared experience shaped by meaningful conversations, visible support, and a genuine commitment to inclusion. Across the site, teams came together to celebrate what makes each of us unique and how those differences strengthen us collectively.
Throughout the month, employees participated in activities designed to spark connection and create space for open dialogue. The message was clear: everyone belongs here.
What does Pride Month Mean to Us?
Pride Month at Portage reflects our core values in action:
- Humanism, in the way we showed respect and appreciation for one another
- Ethics, in creating a workplace grounded in fairness and inclusion
- Responsibility, in building a culture where everyone can thrive
What Stood Out Most from this Year’s Activities?
In speaking with Angie Young, Change Control & Communications Coordinator, one theme stood out clearly: the willingness to participate, the openness to learn, and the simple, meaningful acts of support that made colleagues feel welcome and valued.
This is what it means to build a better future, one moment, one connection, one team at a time.
Feeling respected gives you confidence. And when people feel confident, the whole team benefits.
Looking Ahead
Pride Month at Portage was a powerful reminder that inclusion is built through action, one moment, one conversation, one connection at a time.
To everyone who helped make it meaningful, thank you. Your engagement and authenticity help create a workplace where people and performance can thrive.
Because when we take PRIDE in our people, we elevate everything we do.
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