A Record 4.5 Percent of U.S. Adults Identify As LGBT, Gallup Estimates
The increase was driven primarily by millennials, 8.2 percent of whom identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, according to the findings.
LGBTQ Leadership and Employment Discrimination
Discrimination against LGBTQ leaders often exists in unexpected ways.
10 Valuable Leadership Tips for LGBTQ+ Professionals
Founder & CEO Todd Sears was joined on Leadership Lounge by Beth Ford, President & CEO of Land O’Lakes.
The Benefits of Diversity and LGBT Employees in the Workplace
According to surveys, more than 40% of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people and almost 90% of transgender people have experienced employment discrimination, harassment or mistreatment.
How To Create Change For The Transgender And LGBTQ+ Community In The Workplace
According to the General Social Survey (GSS), one third (33 percent) of LGBTQ employees were not open in the workplace. Half of the respondents to the USTS who had a job in the past year reported hiding their gender identity at work to avoid discrimination.
LGBTQ Entrepreneurs Are Coming Out & Beating Odds
These days, diversity and equity are at the forefront of people’s minds—especially when it comes to entrepreneurship.
Gay employees reluctant to reveal identity at work
More than half of America’s Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) workers hide their identity at work, a survey by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has shown.
Are Gay People Better Entrepreneurs?
It's rare to find an openly gay CEO of a large company. But there seem to be social and logistical reasons openly gay people excel at building their own businesses.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Workplace Issues
Most Countries and States Do Not Provide Legal Protections for LGBT Employees
How To Create Change For The Transgender And LGBTQ+ Community In The Workplace
According to the General Social Survey (GSS), one third (33 percent) of LGBTQ employees were not open in the workplace. Half of the respondents to the USTS who had a job in the past year reported hiding their gender identity at work to avoid discrimination.
Why Gay Men Make the Best Bosses
America’s most desirable managers all have one thing in common: homosexuality.
What does it mean to be an LGBTQ ‘ally’?
Genuine inclusion requires people to move beyond passive acceptance, and employers have a vital role to play, says Jess McNicholas
Advocating for LGBTQ Equality in Your Workplace
If you’re planning to advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer fairness in your workplace, read on to get started, and find out how you can ensure your own protection while you work towards equality.
Culture Change Needed For LGBTQ Employees To “Feel At Home” At Work
The identity question is new territory for many companies, and may be particularly so for long-time employees, some of whom may be wondering (but dare not ask), “What’s this all about?”
Homophobia Is Not an Asian Value. It's Time for the East to Reconnect to Its Own Traditions of Tolerance
The law is rarely enforced, but it’s the symbolism that counts: despite gradual, progressive shifts in official rhetoric, Singapore remains one of the more conservative states in the region when it comes to LGBTQ+ issues.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Workplace Issues
Most Countries and States Do Not Provide Legal Protections for LGBT Employees
In New York, 2 of the 4 Openly LGBT+ CEOs of Fortune 500 Companies Reflect on the Importance of Visibility
More than 200 LGBT+ business leaders gathered in May 2019 in New York for Out Leadership’s 9th annual U.S. Summit, sponsored by EY, Ogilvy, and Ropes & Gray. Sally Susman, Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Pfizer Inc. interviewed Beth Ford, CEO, Land O’Lakes, and Jim Fitterling, CEO, The Dow Chemical Company.
Are Gay People Better Entrepreneurs?
It's rare to find an openly gay CEO of a large company. But there seem to be social and logistical reasons openly gay people excel at building their own businesses.
Billie Jean King: The equality champion
Tennis champion Billie Jean King has been a longtime pioneer on and off the court, using her status as a prominent athlete to champion gender equality and LGBTQ visibility.
3 Steps to Building Diverse, LGBTQ-Inclusive Leadership Teams
Employees who remained closeted are a problem for businesses, because diversity in leadership teams matters now more than ever.