Overview
This episode of Imagine Belonging at Work, hosted by Rhodes Perry, traces the powerful legacy of LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion and what still stands in the way. Featuring LGBTQ+ strategist Bob Witeck (he/him), President of Witeck Communications, Inc., the conversation connects past to present: from the Lavender Scare to landmark legal wins, and from hard-earned visibility to ongoing challenges for bi, transgender, and non-binary employees. The episode explores how workplace advocacy has fueled change and why today’s inclusion work must be as strategic as it is bold.
Key Insights
- How past policies like “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and the Lavender Scare still influence workplace culture
- Why “covering” remains a barrier to belonging and how to change that
- How ERGs and allyship have driven progress and what’s still needed
- Why LGBTQ+ inclusion is essential for business innovation and performance
Listen now and explore how your workplace can honor the past while building a more inclusive future.
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