LGBTQ+ Inclusion
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In Conversation with Erik Day
Date Published: Key Insights On the Role of the Partner Community and Companies in Advancing Representation, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging What role do companies play in advancing LGBTQ+ representation, inclusion, equity, and belonging? Organizations have a unique opportunity to drive incremental change that leads to movement-making impact. We drive change by implementing inclusive practices and…
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In Conversation with Erin Uritus
Date Published: Key Insights Reflections on the Out & Equal Workplace Summit, This Year’s Theme “We Are,” and Defining Out & Equal’s Next Chapter As the CEO of Out & Equal for more than five years now, and as a member of the Queer community who has been attending Summit for more than 20 years,…
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Wells Fargo LGBTQ+ Marketing Strategy: Pride and Beyond
Date Published: Overview This presentation explores Wells Fargo’s evolving approach to Pride Month and year-round LGBTQ+ marketing, centered on authenticity rather than symbolic gestures. The strategy highlights a shift away from “rainbow-washing” toward meaningful engagement with employees and the LGBTQ+ community, including recalibrated Pride participation in regions most impacted by anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. The discussion also…
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Drivers Needed! Uber’s Public Journey from Accountability to Ownership
Date Published: Overview This presentation traces Uber’s journey from confronting systemic inequities to embedding more inclusive and equitable practices across the organization. Through moments of accountability and transparency, the session examines how Uber addressed past harms while laying the groundwork for long-term progress. Using case studies such as the 2017 #DeleteUber movement, the company’s response…
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In Conversation with Amanda Simpson
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. In the lead-up to Out & Equal delivering its 2023 Southern States Forum: Pride in Who We Are event, hosted by corporate Partner Airbus in Mobile, Alabama, we sat…
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That Song is Already 10 Year Old?!: Intergenerational Reference Points, LGBTQ+ Leadership, and You
Date Published: Overview That Song is Already 10 Years Old?! is an interactive facilitation guide designed to help organizations navigate generational differences within LGBTQ+ inclusion and leadership efforts. The resource invites teams and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to explore how generational context, cultural moments, and shared history shape identity, advocacy, and workplace expectations. Through guided…
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Stay Focused, Committed, and Open: Businesses and LGBTQ+ Equality
Date Published: Key Insights Stay Focused, Committed, and Open: Businesses and LGBTQ+ Equality Check out Erin’s message to companies on Medium. During Pride Month, many companies take the opportunity to signal their values of LGBTQ+ inclusivity. While not uncomplicated, we in the LGBTQ+ community appreciate the support and affirmation from our employers and the companies we…
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The Future of Leadership
Date Published: Key Insights The Future of Leadership What do you think of when you imagine a successful leader? Strong. Inspiring. Firm. Smart. Do you ever think… Compassionate? Empathetic? Queer? Leaders from all over the world, myself included, are positing a new vision for what it means to be a successful leader. We are challenging…
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20 Steps to an Out & Equal Workplace
Date Published: Key Insights 20 Steps to an Out & Equal Workplace Over the nearly 30-year journey of Out & Equal, we have collaborated with numerous organizations to develop and identify best practices that foster equality in the workplace for LGBTQ+ and allied employees. These proven core principles have guided many employers in enriching and…