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We are pleased to announce our 2024 Outie Award finalists! 🎉 This year’s finalists represent an impressive group of role models made up of individuals, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), organizations, and LGBTQ+ inclusion initiatives advancing representation and equity in measurable ways. 👉Workplace Excellence and Belonging Finalists ▶Deloitte ▶EY ▶Mattos Filho 👉LGBTQ+ Corporate Advocate Finalists ▶Gino Ramos (he/him) at Salesforce ▶Michael Kauth, PhD (he/him) at VHA Corp ▶Stephanie Turner (she/her) at MITRE 👉Ally Changemaker Finalists ▶Ellyn Shook (she/her) at Accenture ▶Mike McDermott (he/him) at Pfizer ▶Cindy Wong (she/her) at HSBC USA 👉New ERG of the Year Finalists ▶AXA Pride, Poland Chapter ▶LGBTQ+ Pride Mexico - Bank of America ▶Out & Proud - Southwest Airlines 👉ERG of the Year Finalists ▶Global Pride at Kantar ▶PRIDE ABC News + Owned Television Station ▶Advocate Health's EqualityOne System Resource Group Winners will be announced throughout the 2024 Out & Equal Workplace Summit. #OESummit2024 #Illuminate

As conversations and headlines continue to spotlight DEIB, our CEO, Erin Uritus, sits down with the host of the Imagine Belonging at Work podcast, Rhodes Perry, MPA (he/him). Join us at 12:45 p.m. EST for an engaging and insightful conversation on: 👉The the value of inclusion and belonging in building innovative workplaces and advancing key business strategies. 👉How executives can gain a competitive advantage by remaining committed to the principles of DEIB. 👉How Out & Equal is continuing to advance the "Business of Belonging" and serve as the thought partner to Fortune 500 and global organizations in these complex times. Watch the live stream here on LinkedIn here: https://lnkd.in/g5p9QNZG

We are pleased to share our Out & Equal August Newsletter. 🎉 In it, you'll find: 👉A powerful introduction from our CEO Erin Uritus acknowledging the moment and the importance of remaining intellectually curious to create deeper connections with others. The goal: build more empathy and understanding for one another. 👉Out & Equal resources highlighting how organizations can foster inclusion and belonging in their workplaces. 👉Highlights from our APAC Forum. Read all of this and more here: https://lnkd.in/eJSQA3CJ #BusinessOfBelonging

We couldn't agree more with our CEO, Erin Uritus. Greater brand loyalty, improved talent attraction and retention, and an optimized workplace culture that allows your company to thrive, are just some of the benefits of leading with inclusion and belonging. Through our intentionally curated learning programs, seminal thought leadership, and global convenings that inspire, Out & Equal can help supercharge your inclusion journey and drive your business forward. Learn more about becoming a member of the Out & Equal Partner Community by reaching out to partnerships@outandequal.org.

With some of the largest populations and economies in the world, the APAC region has a significant influence on global business priorities and goals. It's why our work in-region to advance LGBTQ+ equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace is so critical. We just wrapped our APAC Forum where we convened visionaries, leaders, and changemakers from across the region and globe for engaging discussions and insightful sessions centered on inclusion in the workplace, authentic allyship, and intersectionality. With opportunities to hear inspiring keynotes, engage in deep and thoughtful learning sessions, and build meaningful connections, attendees left the APAC Forum with knowledge and insights that will make their organizations stronger and more inclusive. Research across the board shows that valuing difference and creating workplaces rich in inclusion and belonging are moral imperatives that represent smart business practice. Convenings like APAC Forum serve as a strong reminder that what we refer to as "The Business of Belonging" represents the future and that the future is here and now. Thank you to our Partners at Pride Circle Bank of America , and Dell Technologies for their support in making this Forum possible. #BusinessOfBelonging #OEAPACForum2024

Happy International Drag Day! Thank you to the drag performers who bring joy and light into our lives. Thank you to the drag performers who, in the face of hate and efforts and rhetoric to demean and erase, continue to show up to spread love and champion inclusivity, justice, and equality for all. Today, and always, we hear you, we see you, and we stand with you. https://lnkd.in/eDZwyNWZ #BusinessofBelonging

Research shows that more individuals are identifying as nonbinary. And while we are seeing greater recognition and representation of this growing community, more needs to be done to ensure they are seen, heard, and validated. As we celebrate International Nonbinary People’s Day, let’s make sure we remain committed to building inclusionary workplace policies and practices that reflect the unique experiences and needs of this community. Let’s create spaces and workplace cultures where nonbinary people can show up as their authentic self and thrive. Let’s lead with belonging. #BusinessOfBelonging

We are very excited to share our July 2024 Newsletter, which includes: 👉An upfront from Out & Equal CEO Erin Uritus highlighting the need to "Double Down on Pride" 👉A recap of our Radiate Pride Reception Series 👉The next installment of our "In Conversation With..." series with Windō's Ken Janssens 👉Reflections from our Southern States Forum in Atlanta, GA 👉Information on Summit (including the extension of our Outie Awards deadline!) Be sure to check it out here: https://lnkd.in/e24NawWq #BusinessOfBelonging

In our conversation with Ken Janssens (he/him), Co-Founder and Head of Social Impact for Windō, he discusses his career journey, the value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), and how companies with a clear purpose that go beyond profit margins are more attractive to talent, especially Gen Z. All this and more will be featured in our July newsletter coming tomorrow! Until then, enjoy this thought-provoking discussion with one of our favorite thought-leaders working today in the DEIB space. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e6ncFN26 #BusinessOfBelonging

This June, to celebrate the meaning, power, and impact of Pride, members of the Out & Equal leadership team traveled across the country—to Atlanta, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City—for our inaugural Radiate Pride Reception Series. And while Pride Month may have ended, the spirit, values, and meaning behind it has not and cannot. This is the moment to catalyze the power of Pride and double down on it. And as we do, at Out & Equal, we can't help but reflect on the energy and inspiration stemming from these events when our community came together proudly to say we are an unstoppable, radiant force.   So, whether you attended one of these events or you're curious about getting involved, we’d love to connect and welcome you! There will be plenty more programs and events focused on joy and illuminating the way forward toward LGBTQ+ equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace and beyond! We don't want you to miss it.   Connect with us and Become a Partner: https://lnkd.in/dAgqSgTh   #BusinessOfBelonging