The Business of Belonging
Out & Equal is the premier organization working exclusively on LGBTQ workplace equality. Through our worldwide programs, Fortune 500 partnerships and our annual Workplace Summit conference, we help LGBTQ people thrive and support organizations creating a culture of belonging for all.
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Striving for Authenticity: LGBT+ views on enduring discrimination and expanding inclusion
A new report by the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) and Out & Equal Workplace Advocates provides new information on workplace discrimination faced by the LGBTQ community. It also provides tangible actions that employers can take to address the troubling findings.
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Nonbinary Gender Identities: A Diverse Global History
When we dive deeper into the rich global history of nonbinary identities, we see that it is not the identities themselves that are new, but rather society’s awareness of them. As it turns out, nonbinary people – like all LGBTQ people – have always existed, everywhere. Out & Equal has created a resource that traces nonbinary identities back to 2000 BCE and locates historical touchpoints of these identities
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Pride-Out-Of-The-Box: An ERG Guide to Celebrating Pride Virtually in 2021
Pride Month itself was born out of struggle. From the countless, fearless LGBTQ advocates who across decades refused to live inauthentically in the face of discrimination, stigma, and violence, to the uprisings at Stonewall and Compton’s Cafeteria, to celebrations of life and hope amidst the AIDS crisis, each one building a foundation for a powerful, long-lasting global movement of authenticity and connection for the LGBTQ community. Pride was born out of resilience and courage in the face of adversity.
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2021 Workplace summit OCtober 6-8
The annual Out & Equal Workplace Summit is the largest LGBTQ conference in the world, with more than 5,000 attendees every year. It brings together executives, ERG leaders and members, and HR and DEI professionals and experts – all working for LGBTQ equality. Over more than 20 years, Summit has grown to become the preferred place to network and share strategies that create inclusive workplaces, where everyone belongs and where LGBTQ employees can be out and thrive
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Belonging Booth
Do you have a favorite story to share about a time the concept of belonging was made real in your life? Can you remember a pivotal moment in your work life where a human connection or structure positively impacted individuals, a team, or the company? Visit the Out & Equal Belonging Booth!
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I Hope This Message Finds You Well: Mental Health, The Workplace, and COVID-19
Mental Health Awareness Month is a time in which communities across the country raise awareness of those living with mental health issues, aim to eliminate the associated stigma, and encourage individuals to practice habits that support well-being and mental health.
This resource contains practical guidance for maintaining good practices around mental health and well-being for LGBTQ employees, Employee Resource Groups, and employers.