- There’s a tension in every LGBTQ person’s life: Between going with the flow of societal norm and making impactful change through their openness
Being out in the workplace is difficult, but being open in such a potentially hostile place can pave the way and create the space for people after you. It can be an economic gamble to place that stigmatized identity out in the open, but it also forces discomfort and growth of space.
- LGBTQ people create a community of support around themselves to field off the effects of homophobia and transphobia
It often comes down to the creation of a close-knit support group to replace understanding of the LGBTQ experience on a broader scale. When LGBTQ people have a supportive group which they belong to, the negative effects of homophobia or transphobia can be curtailed through a stronger support system.
- Rumination–the anxiety and overthinking that comes with understanding and internalizing homophobia and transphobia– creates the need for programs that support the mental health of LGBTQ citizens
- Everyone suffers from LGBTQ discrimination–not just the community themselves
Everyone is sharing in the burden of homophobia and transphobia. Companies who have unsupportive culture lead to less productivity from their LGBTQ and BIPOC employees. Families are torn apart from disowning or not accepting their children. Creating a supportive culture benefits all of us.
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Being financially empowered is not just about having money - it's about understanding what to do with your money and how to keep making money.
This is a big part of today's #outspokenwithmilajam conversation with Cecilia Gentili, Principal/Owner at Transgender Equity Consulting and Mila Jam, Senior Advisor of Global Trans Initiatives
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"Find something you can do with passion because that passion translates.”
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Judge Paul Feinman. Our thoughts are with his husband, Robert, and all his family, friends, and colleagues. bit.ly/3sNJs0o LGBT Bar Association of New York
LeGaL Remembers Judge Paul Feinman
As the first openly LGBTQ judge on New York's highest court, Hon. Paul Feinman broke down barriers and inspired LGBTQ lawyers and students. Judge Feinman was...We’re excited about teaming up with Socos Labs and StartOut and extending an invitation to our U.S. founders to get counted in the Inclusion Impact Indexes survey. Entrepreneurs help create many jobs and make an enormous contribution and the study looks at entrepreneurs' economic impact in terms of job creation, patents, financings, and exits. Data from this important Diversity & Inclusion survey provides important insights on contributions and unrealized potential.
Please join us and get counted TODAY by taking this confidential 2-4 minute survey:
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"Visibility matters. Coming out matters. I think back to what it would have meant to the 18 year-old me to have seen CEOs publicly support gay people. And I'm aware of what our work still means to the millions of young people who are still in the closet today, despite all the progress we've made."
Ten years ago today, our Founder/CEO, Todd Sears, hosted the first-ever Out Leadership summit. Now, exactly one decade later, we're extremely proud of how much we've grown and all the progress we've made in bringing visibility to the LGBTQ+ community. But, this is only the beginning.
Check out Todd's words of reflection, celebration, and hope to mark our 10th Anniversary: bit.ly/3fsT4d2
What does it mean to be an intersectional ally? This conversation from OutNEXT's Europe Summit in September explores the topic: vimeo.com/459057283
9/15 - OutNEXT Europe Summit 2020 - Intersectional Allyship
OutNEXT continues to be a groundbreaking and first-of-its-kind talent accelerator program for LGBT+ emerging leaders. In this OutNEXT session, we’ll focus…Member Firm Mastercard's commitment to environmental and social goals is now tied to bonuses for Executives. Read more on this via Bloomberg: bloom.bg/3lPbaY1
Mastercard Ties Executive Bonuses to Environmental, Social Goals
Mastercard Inc. Chief Executive Officer Michael Miebach said the payments giant will link bonuses for top executives to many of its key environmental, social and corporate-governance initiatives.Elton John urges a focus on ESG through LGBT+ lens via Financial Times.
The one thing you need to read in this article? "The report made the case that LGBT+ equality is a key part of sustainability and that businesses who are diverse and inclusive have been proven to experience financial outperformance. "
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Elton John urges a focus on ESG through LGBT+ lens
Sir Elton John has called on the financial services industry to focus more keenly on the social aspect of ESGIt's all about listening for Ara Tucker, VP, Head of Talent Strategy Audible:
"There’s something about people who are still very hungry. And it’s not always people who are early in their careers. But it’s a reminder that you can’t take contributors for granted."
On #InternationalWomensDay, we're highlighting OutLEADERS who create a workplace where all feel supported and safe. Read more: bit.ly/3bsq3vy
"Advocates say LGBTQ Americans, especially young adults, face increased risks of poor mental health, homelessness and lost income"
More on Axios' reporting of the CDC findings here: www.axios.com/coronavirus-cdc-lgbtq-americans-27f12507-1174-412e-bb33-57f0ef4ce9b2.html
LGBTQ Americans at heightened risk for severe coronavirus symptoms, CDC says
Black and Hispanic LGBTQ people face even higher levels of risk.Did you know that Mama Jam is Gabrielle Union? Maybe not by blood, but Mila Jam confessed that Gabrielle Union earned her title after various years of support and teachings. Be sure to check our social channels on March 5, 2021 for the release of another episode of OutSpoken with Mila Jam featuring Erica Cobb.#outspokenwithmilajam
Member Firm @PwC_AU recently researched the landscape for LGBTQ+ women in the workplace. They found that LGBTQ+ women are "12% less likely to be out at work than men and make up less than 1/3 of identifying LGBTI people at PwC Australia”.
Read more: https://t.co/NzHUMSqwdq
"By being more self aware and understanding our own intersectionality we are able to better understand others personal intersectional identities."
Here's why it's important for leadership to consider intersectionality: https://t.co/9y7ruRAZOA #OutNEXT
Member firm @Bloomberg recently released an important resource detailing how to be an effective ally for the transgender community in the workforce and beyond. Read "How to advocate for transgender colleagues — and fight discrimination" here: https://t.co/YXPv9wDbVj