LGBTQ+ in Leadership
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2026 Leadership Forum
Event Overview The annual Out & Equal Leadership Forum illuminates what’s new and what’s next in leadership for executives, ERG leaders, HR practitioners and inclusion strategists. This three-day event brings together more than 400 participants from global organizations for high-impact learning, empowering them to lead teams, shape culture, and drive business results through inclusion. Registration Registration will open later…
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Reaffirming Our DEIB Commitments with Ken Janssens
Date Published: Overview In this episode of Imagine Belonging at Work, host RH Perry joins Ken Janssens (he/him), co-founder of Windō, for a candid conversation about where workplace inclusion stands today and where it’s headed next. Against the backdrop of political pressure and shrinking budgets, Ken makes the business case for staying the course. The…
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The Movement’s History & Our Inclusion Journey with Bob Witeck
Date Published: 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…
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2025 Kantar x Diva Report
Date Published: Overview It’s an important demographic often underrepresented in the workplace, in society and the media. Even more so as parents. That’s why Kantar’s Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG) has taken a deep dive into the lived experience of rainbow families and parenthood in a changing world. They’ve also packed the report with expert insights…
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Engaging Gen Z LGBTQ+ Talent: From Attraction to Retention
Date Published: Overview As the modern workforce evolves, organizations face increasing challenges in attracting, onboarding, and retaining Gen Z LGBTQ+ talent. This generation enters the job market with a unique set of expectations, prioritizing authenticity, inclusivity, and alignment with personal values. Understanding and meeting these expectations is crucial for companies that want to secure and…
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Where the Margins Meet the Corner Office: Five Leadership Insights From Transgender and Nonbinary Executives
Date Published: Overview This report centers the leadership experiences of transgender and nonbinary executives, offering insight into the challenges, bias, and barriers they navigate in senior roles. Through firsthand perspectives, the research highlights how identity, resilience, and lived experience shape inclusive leadership. The report also outlines practical strategies organizations can use to foster belonging, reduce…
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2023 Kantar x DIVA Report: Breaking Through the Cement Ceiling – LGBTQ+ Women and nonbinary people
Date Published: Overview This report presents a groundbreaking exploration of the challenges faced by LGBTQI+ women and non-binary individuals in breaking through the “cement ceiling” within the workplace and society. With insights gathered from 2904 respondents in the UK and US, the study delves into the experiences of individuals across diverse sexual orientations and gender…
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Experiences of the Lavender Ceiling: Progress and Continued Challenges Facing Out LGBTQ+ Leaders at Work
Date Published: Overview This report examines the barriers LGBTQ+ leaders face in advancing to senior leadership, shedding light on systemic bias, representation gaps, and the persistent “lavender ceiling” in workplaces. Drawing on survey data and interviews with 132 leaders—83% of whom identify as LGBTQ+ and 17% as allies—the research captures both lived experience and organizational…
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Striving for authenticity LGBT+ views on enduring discrimination and expanding inclusion
Date Published: Overview The IBM report, Striving for Authenticity: LGBT+ Views on Enduring Discrimination and Expanding Inclusion, examines the lived experiences of LGBT+ employees across industries and the barriers that prevent people from showing up authentically at work. The research highlights persistent discrimination, limited leadership representation, and gaps in inclusive workplace policies that continue to…