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.
The risks of coming out at work
Although society has made many strides in queer acceptance and visibility, coming out at work is still a monumental – and sometimes risky – task for many LGBTQ workers.
Black and Gay in Corporate America
What’s it like being black and gay in corporate America?
4 Tips for Supporting a Coworker Who Is Transgender
Trans people are coworkers just like anyone else, except we face more discrimination. Here’s how to make your workplace culture a more gender-friendly one.
What Is Homophobia?
The concept of homophobia can be traced back all the way to ancient Greece, which is the time when it was first considered in common culture.
Lesbian Emojis Are Now Available for All Your Communication Needs
Finally, you can text your girlfriend an emoji of Denise Richards and Neve Campbell’s scene in Wild Things.
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.
UK: How your business can make a difference to LGBT inclusion
As LGBT identities are increasingly recognised, accepted and celebrated, it’s important to make sure that your business is keeping up. Here’s our straightforward guide to welcoming LGBT employees and clients to your business.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A tipping point for LGBT policies in the workplace
Evolving policies and societal attitudes about LGBT benefits create opportunities for brokers.
Small daily struggles make LGBT people feel like they have to hide
Often very mundane, everyday things can set you apart, make you cautious or force you to hide your true self.
How Did the Rainbow Flag Become a Symbol of LGBTQ Pride?
During Pride Month, it is not uncommon to see the rainbow flag being proudly displayed as a symbol for the LGBTQ rights movement. But how did that flag become a symbol of LGBTQ pride?
Creating a Trans-Inclusive Workplace
How to make transgender employees feel valued at work
Lesbianism
As it was first used in the late 16th century, the word Lesbian was the capitalized adjectival term referring to the Greek island of Lesbos.
Half Of U.K. LGBT+ Women Are Outed At Work
Women are going back in the closet when they get their first job, feeling unable to report issues to HR and struggling in "male-dominated and heteronormative environments."