Overview
In this episode of Imagine Belonging at Work, RH Perry speaks with Deena Fidas (She/Her), Managing Director and Chief Program Officer at Out & Equal, about what it takes for companies to stay the course on inclusion, especially when the climate gets tough. From political headwinds to budget constraints, the conversation unpacks the external pressures shaping today’s workplace strategies and why doubling down on belonging is the clearest path to long-term growth. Fidas draws on real data and lived corporate experience to make a powerful business case for inclusion.
Key Insights
- Why Gen Z will hold companies accountable for LGBTQ+ inclusion
- How silence on inclusion harms your brand and retention efforts
- What leaders can do today to stay resilient and credible