ERG Leaders
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Nonbinary Gender Identities: A Diverse Global History
Date Published: Overview This guide explores the long-standing, global history of nonbinary gender identities, challenging the misconception that nonbinary identities are new or limited to Western cultures. Drawing on examples from ancient societies to contemporary practices, the resource highlights how gender diversity has existed across time and geography. By grounding inclusion efforts in historical and…
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You’re Here, You’re Queer, And You Need a Job: Mapping Your First Steps as an LGBTQ+ Gen Zer at Work
Date Published: Overview You’re Here, You’re Queer, and You Need a Job is a practical guide designed to support Gen Z LGBTQ+ professionals as they navigate the workplace. The resource offers actionable guidance on identifying inclusive employers, understanding workplace culture, and engaging with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to build connection and opportunity. Centered on authenticity…
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In Conversation with Sam Slate
Date Published: Key Insights Throughout the year Out & Equal aims to elevate diverse voices, stories, lived experiences, and perspectives—in this blog and across the work we do. Sam Slate is a ten-year veteran of Dell Technologies, a long-term member of Dell Pride, and a founding member of the Dell Technologies Transgender Task Force. Sam facilitated…
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Out & Equal Global Forum: Our Top Five Takeaways
Date Published: Key Insights Out & Equal Global Forum: Our Top Five Takeaways On December 15th, Out & Equal hosted the Global Forum, “Charting Our Path, Sustaining Ourselves: Reflecting on Global Inclusion Strategies of 2022 and Readying for 2023”. During this session, over 100 participants from around the world came together to reflect on lessons…
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Coming Out Again: Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Date Published: Overview This 2022 Workplace Summit panel discussion explores neurodiversity in the workplace through an intersectional LGBTQ+ lens, centering the lived experiences of neurodivergent employees. Panelists share personal stories of late diagnosis, identity discovery, and navigating workplace expectations, highlighting how bias and misunderstanding can create barriers to belonging. The conversation examines practical strategies for…
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Planning for the LGBTQ+ Family
Date Published: Overview This resource examines key financial planning considerations for LGBTQ+ individuals and families in the evolving legal and tax landscape following Obergefell v. Hodges. It explores the benefits and potential drawbacks of marriage, along with critical estate planning issues that can affect long-term financial security. The guide also addresses family planning considerations, including…
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Reverse Mentoring: Fostering LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Date Published: Overview This presentation explores how reverse mentoring can advance LGBTI inclusion by pairing senior leaders with junior associates from the LGBTI community. Through open, informal dialogue, the program helps reduce bias, build empathy, and deepen leaders’ understanding of the real workplace experiences facing LGBTI employees. Drawing on Accenture’s journey, the presentation outlines practical…
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Identidades De Gênero Não Binárias: A Diversidade Na História Mundial
Date Published: Overview Este guia explora a existência histórica e global das identidades de gênero não binárias, desmistificando equívocos de que essas identidades são um fenômeno novo ou ocidental. Ele destaca exemplos de culturas antigas até práticas contemporâneas, enfatizando a importância de compreender essas histórias para promover a inclusão no ambiente de trabalho. Key Insights…
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Supporting Intersex Inclusion in the Workplace
Date Published: Overview The Supporting Intersex Inclusion in the Workplace guide, co-authored by Out & Equal and interACT, equips employers with practical tools to build more inclusive environments for intersex employees. The resource explains intersex identity, outlines the business case for inclusion, and addresses common gaps in awareness and policy. Through clear guidance on non-discrimination…