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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We recently unveiled groundbreaking research that ranks each state’s performance on #LGBTQ inclusion and empowers US business leaders to invest in equality. Georgia lacks any statewide nondiscrimination law whatsoever, meaning that many Georgians are vulnerable to discrimination, including on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as on the basis of gender, religion and ethnicity. Read more here to see how Georgia scored bit.ly/2ZhMpHu @GAEquality #ReturnOnEquality #LGBTprogress #Pride
We recently unveiled groundbreaking research that ranks each state’s performance on #LGBTQ inclusion and empowers US business leaders to invest in equality. In Florida, the process for changing gender markers on birth certificates and driver’s licenses is unnecessarily onerous, gender identity is not included in the state’s hate crimes law, and trans people lack adequate access to health care. State hate crime protections are inclusive of sexual orientation, but not gender identity. Read more here to see how Florida scored bit.ly/2WvIMRc @TheSOFIAorg, @EqualityFL #ReturnOnEquality #LGBTprogress #Pride
We recently unveiled groundbreaking research that ranks each state’s performance on #LGBTQ inclusion and empowers US business leaders to invest in equality. In Arizona, there is no law against conversion therapy and the state only repealed its prohibition on discussion of LGBT+ issues in schools in 2019. With the exception of Senator Kyrsten Sinema, the nation’s first openly bisexual U.S. Senator, Arizona’s statewide public officials generally uphold pro-religious, anti-LGBT+ status quos in the state. Read more here to see how Arizona scored bit.ly/2WxpBSo @OneCommunityAZ #ReturnOnEquality #LGBTprogress #Pride
LGBT+ inclusion is a priority for progressive politicians interested in growing their economies - Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly told us why at our 2019 U.S. Summit. #OutLEADER #OutWOMEN
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Shared with DropboxThe marginalization of LGBT+ people has real and serious economic costs. We know that equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s better for the bottom line.
Today, Out Leadership is launching State CEO Briefs for Arizona, Florida, Georgia and Texas. We'll be launching additional states throughout #Pride month. With these reports, we're helping business leaders in every state make the case to community leaders that inclusion is a better and more economically expansionary way forward.
#Nondiscrimination laws allow LGBT+ people to participate more fully in the economy. A Williams Institute study found that communities which adopt comprehensive nondiscrimination laws can grow their economies by up to 3%.
On the other hand, states such as Indiana and North Carolina that have made efforts to discriminate against LGBT+ people have experienced significant economic backlash.
In business and in state economies as a whole, creating cultures where LGBT+ people are safe, supported and able to rise to their highest potential is powerfully transformative.
This project was funded by the Gill Foundation, with additional key support from the Movement Advancement Project, The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, Ropes & Gray, FCB Global, and Freedom for All Americans
Out Leadership unveils groundbreaking CEO Briefs for the United States | Out Leadership
Out Leadership helps companies connect with talent, transform organizations and compete on social purpose.“My Dream is that intersex would no longer be a taboo subject” NO BOX FOR ME. An Intersex Story reflects on the way intersex individuals seek to reappropriate their bodies and construct identities. Join us at #HRWFFNY to learn more!
Out Leadership presents "No Box for Me. An Intersex Story" | Out Leadership
Out Leadership helps companies connect with talent, transform organizations and compete on social purpose.If the HHS rolls back Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, healthcare providers and insurers will be invited to deny care to transgender Americans based solely on their identity.
The World Health Organization has ended the 'gender identity disorder’ diagnosis - it's time for governments around the world to stop justifying discriminatory policies around trans identities 🏳️⚧
ICYMI: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says LGBT+ inclusion is good for business.
We recently unveiled groundbreaking research that ranks each state’s performance on #LGBTQ inclusion and empowers US business leaders to invest in equality. Read more here to see how Georgia scored https://t.co/zXG2pWGryu @GAEquality #ReturnOnEquality #LGBTprogress #Pride
We recently unveiled groundbreaking research that ranks each state’s performance on #LGBTQ inclusion and empowers US business leaders to invest in equality. Read more here to see how Florida scored https://t.co/5f6bpJKdHz @TheSOFIAorg, @equalityfl #ReturnOnEquality #LGBTprogress
The @hrwfilmfestival starts tonight - don't miss your chance to see the moving NO BOX FOR ME. An #Intersex Story presented by @OutLeadership on June 19 and 20 #HRWFFNY #PrideMonth #LGBTQofTwitter https://t.co/61yO7Gt0Fb
We recently unveiled groundbreaking research that ranks each state’s performance on #LGBTQ inclusion and empowers US business leaders to invest in equality. Read more here to see how Arizona scored https://t.co/SI9BRqvPAf @OneCommunityAZ #ReturnOnEquality #LGBTprogress #Pride
Thanks to @iimag for inviting @toddsears to contribute to their oral history of coming out on #wallstreet
Big thanks to @YahooFinance for having @toddsears on to talk about our new CEO Business Briefs for Arizona, Florida, Georgia and Texas - and why businesses are standing up for LGBT+ #equality and #Pride more than ever! https://t.co/gjX5XK3sf5
LGBT+ inclusion is a priority for progressive politicians interested in growing their economies - Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly told us why at our 2019 U.S. Summit. #OutLEADER #OutWOMEN #LGBTQofTwitter #PrideMonth https://t.co/MQDAqqvpAi
Visibility *matters*. We'll never stop fangirling over #LGBT leaders like @PeteButtigieg and @LightfootForChi who remind us of how we've come, and how far we can still go. #LGBTQofTwitter #PrideMonth https://t.co/BhQs18yAbH
Happy #Pride y'all - we're celebrating by launching our new #CEO Business Briefs for the 50 U.S. States, equipping execs and state leaders with roadmap for making states hospitable to #inclusive business https://t.co/ImgEGd3hAM Many thanks to @gillfoundation and @freedom4allusa!