creating Return on Equality®
The people we call #OutLEADERs are intuitive, open, and innovative – and their experiences
have helped them learn how to leverage their identities and make an impact in business.
In this series, we’re honored to share stories and insights from some
of the incredible business leaders we’ve engaged in our work around the world.
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Welcome to the Out Leadership team, Fabrice Houdart, our new Managing Director, Global Initiatives!
Fabrice brings 20 years of United Nations experience, most recently a Human Rights Officer in the United Nations Human Rights Office in New York. He was ranked 2nd in Yahoo Finance’s 2019 OUTstanding Top 30 LGBT+ Public Sector Leaders.
“Straight decision-makers in Governments and UN institutions often did not understand the extent of the suffering of LGBTI people. They could not grasp these notions in the few years between 2011 when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave her 'LGBTI speech' at the United Nations commemorating International Human Rights Day and her departure. They were following their leadership without much passion for the human rights of LGBTI people. Once these leaders were gone, they reverted to a form of homophobia and transphobia that is more ignorant and passive than antagonistic.” -- Fabrice Houdart
Read more: outleadership.com/insights/fabrice-houdart-joins-out-leadership/
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Why I Left the U.N. LGBTI Team to Join Out Leadership | Out Leadership
Harnessing the power of the private sector is crucial to maintaining the momentum in LGBTI equality we've known for 50 years - Fabrice HoudartOur nation’s civil rights laws should protect people from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. LGBT+ people deserve nothing less. Read more on how the newly introduced "Fairness for All Act" falls short on its promises: bit.ly/37qBhw2
Three Ways the “Fairness for All Act” Doesn’t Protect LGBTQ People from Discrimination
The Equality Act is the only bill before Congress with bipartisan support and comprehensive protections for LGBTQ people.This week #OutLeadership celebrates Antonia Belcher – Founding LLP Member, Partner at Cumming Corporation – as an #OutLEADER! In 2007, Antonia co-founded #MHBC, a London-based building consultancy, with partners she’d worked with since before her gender transition. She has more than 40 years of experience in the construction and property industries and was recognized as one of the Financial Times’ Top 100 LGBT+ Executives in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Read more: outleadership.com/outleader/antonia-belcher/
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Antonia Belcher | Out Leadership
In 2007, Antonia Belcher co-founded MHBC, a London-based building consultancy, with partners she'd worked with since before her gender transition. She has more than 40 years of experience in theA record number of U.S. cities earned perfect scores on this year’s Municipal Equality Index after being graded on legal protections and policies for LGBT+ residents.
Factors included non-discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, inclusion in public services and enforcement of laws against hate crimes.
Read more: bit.ly/2FiWP1H
LGBT+ protections increase despite attacks from U.S. government | Out Leadership
Out Leadership helps companies connect with talent, transform organizations and compete on social purpose.Our partners at Goldman Sachs have created an environment of respect and awareness by encouraging employees to proactively share their pronouns. Read more from The Washington Post: wapo.st/2PTF1jP
Goldman Sachs launches pronoun initiative, making it easier for employees to identify their gender
The initiative comes as non-binary identities have become increasingly visible. The District, California and New York, among other parts of the country, have begun offering a gender option of “X” on identification cards.In 2019 #OutLeadership launched the #LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index – a groundbreaking framework for assessing performance of LGBTQ+ inclusion in all 50 states! Showing a true #ReturnOnEquality, the Index gives each state a score out of 100 points based on 20 carefully selected and nuanced markers assessing LGBTQ+ people’s lived experiences.
How did your state score? Check it out: ow.ly/fn7450xFEfm
Out Leadership releases the State LGBT+ Business Climate Index | Out Leadership
Out Leadership helps companies connect with talent, transform organizations and compete on social purpose.Happy Holidays from our family to yours! #OutLeadership #family #Team #tistheseason #bemerry #equalityforall
The acceptance of same-sex marriage has become mainstream. #OutLeadership’s CEO Todd Sears on Hallmark's recent same-sex marriage gaffe: “So many Americans, the majority, consider themselves allies to LGBT people.” More companies are choosing to highlight same-sex couples or families in their advertising, as consumers today expect marketing campaigns to be inclusive and socially aware – #LGBTQ #allyship #ReturnOnEquality
www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/hallmark-s-same-sex-marriage-gaffe-shows-how-social-media-...
Hallmark’s same-sex marriage gaffe shows how social media is raising the stakes for marketers
"Whereas brands 10 or even five years ago might have specifically targeted only those consumers, today they need to be cognizant of the much larger market of people who view themselves LGBT supporters," one expert said.Sweden ranks first in a new study which analyzes factors from legalized same-sex marriage to hate crimes, in order to determine how LGBTQ+ friendly countries are towards travelers. Read more on the findings here: bit.ly/2PIPxsu
LGBT+ friendly travel destinations, ranked | Out Leadership
Out Leadership helps companies connect with talent, transform organizations and compete on social purpose.
Shout out to member firm & global sponsor @GT_Law, whose immigration team made the hiring of @HoudartUN possible! #GreenbergTraurig #GTLaw #global #equality #LGBTQ
Official press release: https://t.co/1buESWQNJZ
Welcome @HoudartUN, #OutLeadership's new Managing Director, Global Initiatives! Couldn’t agree more: “Harnessing the power of the private sector is crucial to maintaining the momentum in #LGBTI #equality we've known for 50 years.” -- Fabrice Houdart https://t.co/NgqQD3iVKX
Meet @BelcherAntonia -- Founding LLP Member, Partner at @CummingCorp & our pick for this week’s #OutLEADER! She has 40+ years of construction/property experience & made @FT’s Top 100 #LGBTQ+ Executive list in 2014, 2015 & 2016. Read More: https://t.co/zTODSI40oM
Progress towards #equality!
When it comes to social injustice or politics, we believe CEOs should take a stance. But how can leaders make ethical decisions while keeping the business' best interests in mind? @TC_Africa reports: https://t.co/REfF5e65Tu
A record number of U.S. cities earned perfect scores on this year’s Municipal #EqualityIndex for #LGBTQ legal protections and policies. Read more: https://t.co/KXEsBXjD2N
Winter 2020 @HRPS 'People + Strategy Journal' is out! Includes “How Corporate Engagement in LGBT+ Issues Created a Decision Framework" article by @toddsears: https://t.co/sKaRLxFXtD
Thanks @Merryckmentor for its support. #LGBTQ #ThoughtLeadership #ReturnOnEquality #OutLeadership
In 2019 #OutLeadership expanded its #Quorum initiative into the Australian market! With the help of @KPMG & @AICDirectors we’re increasing #LGBTQ+ representation at the corporate board level. Learn more about Quorum: https://t.co/Wr6xa4XQXZ