Drew Bartkiewicz 6/29/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/29/21

Wallstreet Leaders Welcome First Openly Gay CEO of a US Bank

Florida based bank C1 Financial became the first publicly listed bank in the United States to have an openly gay CEO when its stock became available to trade on Thursday.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/28/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/28/21

The ‘rainbow ceiling’: why LGBTQ+ employees feel held back at work

We’ve all heard of the ‘glass ceiling’ women face in their efforts to progress in the workplace, but is there a ‘rainbow ceiling’ creating a similar barrier for LGBTQ+ people? Here are some steps HR leaders can take to ensure their organisation creates equal opportunities for all employees.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/27/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/27/21

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?”

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/26/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/26/21

LGBT World Leaders

There are few openly lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender heads of state worldwide.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/25/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/25/21

Understanding personal pronouns

No matter which personal pronoun you use, you can promote correct usage for all in your workplace.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/24/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/24/21

The 12 Greatest Female Gay Icons of All Time

Let’s bring on the femme adoration and celebrate the idols most worth gay-genuflecting in front of through eternity.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/23/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/23/21

Do You Buy the Argument That Gay Men Make the Best Bosses?

Details magazine recently shook up the corporate hiring world when it ran an article entitled “Why Gay Men Make the Best Bosses.” It’s an interesting read.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/22/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/22/21

Raiders’ Carl Nassib Announces He’s Gay, an N.F.L. First

The Raiders defensive lineman came out in a statement posted to his Instagram account on Monday, becoming the first active player in the league to publicly identify as gay.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/21/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/21/21

The Roots of Homophobia

Social scientists attempting to explain why so many people hold negative feelings toward homosexual persons have tended to offer either theoretical speculations or empirical data, with little synthesis of the two.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/20/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/20/21

5 Reasons Why LGBTQ Entrepreneurs Are Joining Forces

Entrepreneurship and risk are a package deal, and launching a company as an LGBTQ person places yet another set of challenges on an already uncertain endeavor.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/19/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/19/21

Gay-friendly work policies help retain top talent, study shows

No negative impact on revenue growth at companies that openly support LGBT+ inclusion

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/18/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/18/21

5 Gay Athletes Who Are Out And Proud

These athletes prove sexuality has nothing to do with athletic ability.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/17/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/17/21

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.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/16/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/16/21

LGBTQ definitions every good ally should know

Millions of Americans identify as LGBTQ, and like any group, they have their own language to talk about both who they are and the challenges they face in a society that doesn't fully accept or protect them.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/15/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/15/21

LGBTQ Asian Americans seen as more ‘American’

For Asian Americans who are gay or lesbian, their sexual orientation may make them seem more “American” than those who are presumed straight.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/14/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/14/21

Yep, I’m Gay, and I’m a CEO—It Doesn’t Stop Me From Running a Great Business

Hanson now runs luxury jewelry company John Hardy, and was formerly CEO of American Eagle Outfitters, as well as a global president of sales for Levi’s. He wrote about his sexuality in Time, saying he has been openly gay as long as he has been in business, and that the greater visibility of high-performing gay CEOs can help fight discrimination against gays and lesbians in the workplace.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/13/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/13/21

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

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/12/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/12/21

Understanding Issues Facing LGBT Americans

People who are unfamiliar with how current laws and social stigma affect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans often have a simple question—what is it that LGBT Americans want?

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/11/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/11/21

History of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Social Movements

Most historians agree that there is evidence of homosexual activity and same-sex love, whether such relationships were accepted or persecuted, in every documented culture.

Drew Bartkiewicz 6/10/21 Drew Bartkiewicz 6/10/21

How the Gay Marriage Decision Affects Every Small Business

If you have a gay employee who will now be recognized as married in your state, every form that employee has filled out that has a check box for “married or single” needs to be reviewed and probably updated. In some cases, there will be financial implications.