Out & Equal

The history of the LGBTQ+ community is rich with joy and grief. Through the ups and downs, the history-making victories and the challenges that tested our resolve, our collective community has become stronger, showing that we are an unstoppable force. This month, we honor the trailblazers, activists, leaders, and everyday heroes who have paved the way for LGBTQ+ rights and equality. Individually and as a collective community, we can break down barriers, bring everyone along, and illuminate the way forward where workplaces—and the world—are rich in inclusion and belonging, and innovation and opportunity are unlocked, for LGBTQ+ people and for all. #LGBTQHistoryMonth

Our CEO Erin Uritus sat down with the Forged In Fire - LGBTQ+ Leadership team to discuss her personal journey, its impact on her leadership style, and how we can foster workplace cultures centered on belonging. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eCW9ka6F #BusinessofBelonging

Out & Equal is proud to celebrate Bisexual Visibility Day! Despite being the largest single-identity group within the LGBTQ+ community in the US, bisexual individuals often face significant challenges. Referred to as the "double closet," bisexual people may experience the same discrimination as lesbian and gay folks, from outright harassment at work to exclusion from workplace benefits. But they may also fear rejection within the Queer community. We can and must do more. Let's do more to understand the challenges and experiences of bi+ people. Let's elevate their stories. Let's create spaces and workplace cultures rich in inclusion and belonging where individuals feel and know that they can show up authentically. #BisexualVisibilityDay #BusinessOfBelonging

As we celebrate and recognize #BisexualAwarenessWeek we are proud to share this piece from The Advocate penned by our very own CEO Erin Uritus on the value of advancing bi+ inclusion in your organization. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eURmDjxk #BusinessOfBelonging

Through nearly every milestone in LGBTQ+ history, the Latine community has played a vital role in advancing equality and justice for us all. As we mark the start of Latine Heritage Month, we are reminded of the diverse cultures, languages, and places of origin that make up the intricately beautiful tapestry of this community. In this context, Latine incapsulates the Latine-identified lives of Spanish speaking individuals as well as indigenous, Brazilian, and other non-Spanish speaking people. This month, we will highlight some of the many contributions that this community has made to LGBTQ+ history and beyond. We are honored to bring these lives and stories to our page because when we celebrate and value our differences, we remember our collective power. #LatineHeritageMonth

Out & Equal CEO, Erin Uritus, sits down with Rhodes Perry, MPA (he/him) for his Imagine Belonging at Work podcast series. As a handful of organizations take a short sighted view to the Business of Belonging, Erin highlights the value of inclusion, how being anti-LGBTQ+ is bad for business, what executive leaders can do to navigate the current landscape, and what LGBTQ+ employees expect from their workplaces. Listen to the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/eDpggsnG #BusinessOfBelonging

Direct from this morning's piece in USA TODAY featuring our CEO, Erin Uritus: Most companies will not unwind commitments to LGBTQ+ people because being more inclusive is smart business in an increasingly diverse world, said Erin Uritus, CEO of Out & Equal, a workplace equality nonprofit organization. “While it’s disappointing to see a handful of companies make shortsighted decisions that upend their core values and undo years of strategy to appease right-wing activists, I know that in the long run the business of belonging will prevail,” Uritus said.

We are pleased to share our Out & Equal September Newsletter. 🎉 Here are the topline takeaways: 👉As we find ourselves in a complex landscape just one month away from Workplace Summit, Erin Uritus's opening note reflects on its value and impact while reminding individuals and our collective community of the power we hold to drive meaningful change. 👉We recognize the importance of representation by spotlighting our Outie Award finalists. 👉We celebrate the diversity of our community by acknowledging and elevating Bi+ Visibility Week and Latine Heritage Month. Read all of this and more here: https://lnkd.in/eyjMN24Q #BusinessOfBelonging

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