Gay-friendly work policies help retain top talent, study shows
No negative impact on revenue growth at companies that openly support LGBT+ inclusion
12 Challenges LGBTQ Employees Face at Work
Workplace challenges for LGBTQ folks will vary depending on their circumstances.
LGBTQ employees regularly face discrimination at work. Here are 5 steps companies can take to be more inclusive
A new McKinsey & Co. report found that companies’ stated commitment to LGBTQ+ equity hasn’t yet translated into results.
Stigma and Discrimination
The Effects of Negative Attitudes on Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men
LGBT people battle bias in everyday routines
Hopping a city bus on the way to work. Meeting a pal for coffee on a sleepy Saturday morning. For the LGBT community, it is those everyday activities that can leave people feeling the barbs of bias, a new study shows — and many are being forced to rethink routines.
Why Gay Men Make the Best Bosses
America’s most desirable managers all have one thing in common: homosexuality.
I’m a Gay CEO, and This Is Why Parental Leave Will Promote Gender Equality
The founder of Credly reflects on becoming a father and upending the archaic maternity-leave playbook, which has perpetuated bias against women in the workplace and permitted men to operate under lower expectations.
LGBTQ Employees Regularly Face Discrimination at Work. Here Are 5 Steps Companies Can Take To Be More Inclusive
A new McKinsey & Co. report found that companies’ stated commitment to LGBTQ+ equity hasn’t yet translated into results.
The Ruins of Bangladesh’s LGBT Community
In 2014 and 2015 the Bangladeshi gay scene was cautiously becoming more open. ‘Rainbow Rally’ pride parades were held and a gay magazine called Roopbaan was in print. But the LGBT community has since been scared back from the streets, and to be openly gay in Bangladesh is now life threatening.
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
I'm a CEO and I'm Gay. Here's How It Does (and Doesn't) Affect My Business
Our business has nothing to do with my sexuality.
Why Tim Cook's Support of the LGBT+ Community is the Unique and Brilliant Advocacy We Need Right Now
Support of marginalized communities doesn't have to be driven by bullhorn advocacy or difference spotlighting. Sometimes it's just better to champion people as people.
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.
Corporate America’s Evolution on LGBT Rights
Companies now realize that, beyond the imperative to support human rights, it’s also smart business to be in favor of L.G.B.T. equality.
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.
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.
5 Ways To Make Your Office More LGBT Inclusive
Tips for both managers and entry level employees to make your workplace more welcoming.