Town Calls

The Town Call series features guest speakers presenting on current topics via one hour telephone conference calls. A Q&A session follows each presentation, creating an interactive learning experience. The brief program and conference call format are designed to meet the needs of busy working professionals and employee resource groups in any location.

 

Upcoming Town Call

 

March 2010 Town Call

Developing an ENDA Toolkit: Out & Equal 20 Steps to an Inclusive Workplace

Thursday, March 25, 2010 - Noon Pacific Time
1 pm Mountain | 2 pm Central | 3 pm Eastern
One hour in length | No cost
    
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The passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act is once again in the national spotlight.  The actual law only adds sexual orientation and gender identity to the current protected employment classes.  This is a huge step but as each emerging group in the workplace has found out, there is more that needs to be done than just being added to the EEO policy to ensure an inclusive workplace.  Join this month’s town call to get the latest information on the 20 steps to an Out & Equal Workplace.  Best practices and current research will be presented on policies, benefits, professional development, workplace climate, community commitment and advocacy.  Whether your company has just started considering the inclusion of LGBT employees in their policies and benefits or if you are a sector leader in Corporate Social Responsibility that includes LGBT advocacy, this town call will provide you with the latest updates to use and help continue the discussion of what it means to be Out & Equal.

 

 

Past Town Calls (2010)

January 2010 Town Call

Dare to Plan: ERG Impact in 2010

Thursday, January 28, 2010 - Noon Pacific Time
1 pm Mountain | 2 pm Central | 3 pm Eastern
One hour in length | No cost
  
Download the presentation [PDF]
Download an audio recording [MP3]
     

We made it through 2009! So what should we be thinking about for our LGBT and ally organizations during this coming year? There is the potential for incredible change for LGBT employees in the workplace in 2010, and employee resource groups can be a major resource in guiding and informing those changes. For LGBT federal employees, benefits may become part of their compensation package as votes go to the full house and senate on the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009.

In 2010, there is great potential for positive change for the LGBT workforce, and ERGs must be there.  In March and April, Census 2010 will arrive, and although still not counting individual LGBT community members, it does provide another opportunity to create more visibility through same sex couples. Then there's the Employment Non-Discrimination Act that will provide federal protections for sexual orientation and gender identity. And then there are the annual events: Pride month, National Coming Out Day, Transgender Day of Remembrance and World AIDS Day!

 

Join this Town Call to engage on ERG resources in development at Out & Equal, and the latest news and the resources that are available to help shape LGBT awareness in 2010 in your organization, in your state and around the world - including what the U.S. census means for the LGBT community.   The events we plan for 2010 may be some of the most pivotal points this year as we educate and outreach to create allies and equitability.

 

February 2010 Town Call

2010 Out & Equal Workplace Award Nominations &
Summit Workshop Proposals

Thursday, February 25, 2010 - Noon Pacific Time
1 pm Mountain | 2 pm Central | 3 pm Eastern
One hour in length | No cost
    
Download the presentation slides [PDF]
Download an audio recording [PDF]
Watch a webinar recording [FLASH]
     

Workplace Award Nominations
   
The Out & Equal Workplace Awards (commonly referred to as "The Outies") honor individuals and organizations that are leaders in advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees in workplaces. Through these awards, Out & Equal provides the business and LGBT communities with examples of innovative approaches and proven successes to help create safe and equitable workplaces. The awards are presented annually at the Out & Equal Workplace Summit, the nation's preeminent conference addressing LGBT issues in the workplace.
  
This webinar will provide insights into the screening committee's perspective and criteria for honoring innovative approaches and proven successes, as well as hear from what past winners accomplished in their quest for equality that set them apart from other nominees.
  
Call for 2010 Workplace Awards will be posted to our web site, www.OutandEqual.org, at least one week prior to the Town Call. 
  
The deadline for 2010 Workplace Award Nominations is April 30, 2010. 
  
Workplace Summit Workshop Proposals
  
Out & Equal's annual Summit offers the chance to unite and share the information needed to advance LGBT workplace equality. Now more than ever, Out & Equal workshops are invaluable tools to keep pace with the multitude of changes happening around us and in the workplace.
 
This webinar will explore the 2010 Workplace Summit workshop submittal process, as well as introduce the core concepts that will be addressed during this year's Summit in Los Angeles.
   
Why Present a Workshop?

  • Teach and interact with hundreds of workplace leaders from around the nation and the world, representing dozens of top companies and organizations
  • Showcase your organization's best practices
  • Be recognized as a leader in advancing workplace equality
  • Receive a discounted three-day Summit registration

Request for proposals for the 2010 Workplace Summit workshops will be posted to our web site, www.OutandEqual.org, at lease one week prior to the Town Call. 
   
The deadline for 2010 Workplace Summit Workshop Proposals is April 30, 2010. 
   
This webinar will provide you with some great and timely guidance, and is open to all. It is recommended for people and organizations with a record of support for LGBT workplace equality.