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CONTACT
11 West Market St. 1st Floor
Leesburg, VA 20176
JOINED
Joined on December 14, 2022
INDUSTRY
Business
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DESCRIPTION
Hair salon in a private suite in Ashburn, VA.
OUR REVIEW
The owner of Max & Jo Hair Studio is a committed and dedicated ally, parent of a trans child, and enthusiastic volunteer with Equality Loudoun for years. She has provided hair services for dozens of our members and volunteers with rave reviews! In 2023, she will be officially part of our Affirming Services Program, providing trans individuals with their first affirming hair cut with personalized service and an affirming surprise at the end.
As an early adopter of the Equality Allies program, Max & Jo Hair Studio demonstrates a commitment to the ideals of diversity, inclusion, and equality. With a thorough review of their business activities, we found no history of discriminatory practices or exclusive reviews.
General Survey
Question: How many of your employees or volunteers are members of the LGBTQ+ community?
Answer: 1-5%
Question: Are your leadership, human resources, employees, or volunteers provided or required to utilize LGBTQ-specific training or educational content each year?
Answer: It is recommended.
Question: How often do you believe your leadership, human resources, employees, or volunteers utilize LGBTQ-specific training or educational content each year?
Answer: We require annual training.
Question: Do you feel that your policies and procedures cover LGBTQ-specific needs for all of your employees, staff, and volunteers?
Answer: We have worked directly with an LGBTQ+ organization to create our policies and procedures.
Question: Do you feel that your policies and procedures cover LGBTQ-specific needs for your those who rely on your service?
Answer: We have worked directly with an LGBTQ+ organization to create our policies and procedures.
Question: How well do you feel that you and your staff are doing at creating an accepting and affirming presence for the LGBTQ+ community?
Answer: Our staff and space are generally friendly, non-hostile, and open to all people, but nothing LGBTQ+ specific.
Industry Survey
Question: Is your business currently affiliated with any LGBTQ+ organizations? If so, which ones?
Answer: Equality Loudoun.
Question: Has your business ever donated to or partnered with any organization(s)? If so, which ones?
Answer: Equality Loudoun
Question: Would you be interested in participating in LGBTQ+ training provided by Equality Loudoun in the future?
Answer: Yes
Question: How do you make sure you are employing a diverse group of people that are qualified for the job?
Answer: Ask staff what their intake on the LGBTQ+ community is
Question: What are you doing to make your business a safe space in the community for LGBTQ+ people?
Answer: It is a private room
Question: Do you provide all-gendered/non-gendered/unisex restrooms or have a trans-inclusive bathroom policy at your place of business?
Answer: Yes