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LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, once faced with systemic barriers and biases, now have access to a growing array of LGBTQ+ grants and resources tailored to support their ventures. These initiatives recognize not only the innovation and creativity …
Corporate institutions have long approached Pride Month—a time when LGBTQIA+ communities celebrate the freedom to be themselves—as a way to associate their brand as supporters of the movement. Typically this is done by switching the company logo to rainbow colors …
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are a vital resource at companies for building employee engagement and enabling diverse voices to be heard. We are joined in conversation by Jenna DeWitt, Senior editor at Esri, to discuss founding that company’s LGBTQIA+ ERG: …
Here at PowerToFly, we believe in celebrating Pride all year long but that doesn’t stop us from going all out each June with our annual Pride: Championing LGBTQIA+ Leaders & Allies summit!
We were thrilled that over 11,000 people registered …
Veronica Castillo is quick to point out that growing up, she was not fed by a silver spoon.
“My parents are of Mexican descent,” she explains. “My mom raised me as a single mom and migrant farm worker. We had …
Larger companies, such as multinational corporations, exist not only to provide a product or a service, or to drive profits for their investors, but they also have a role to play on the world stage. Large corporations can influence public …
June is widely-recognized as Pride Month, kicking off a series of events and parades to recognize the LGBTQ+ community. But before Pride became a worldwide celebration, it was a protest.
In 1969, the Stonewall Riots initiated a major turning point …
Illustration by Marian Blair
No matter what aspect of your life you consider, the journey of gender transition can be nerve wracking, and one arena where you may feel even more trepidation about how to proceed is in the workplace. …
It’s becoming increasingly accepted that gender is a nonbinary spectrum, which means we’re not all relegated to just “male” or “female.” Meanwhile, more and more people are choosing to identify with non-traditional pronouns, gender-neutral pronouns, multiple pronouns, or no pronouns …
In recent times, many companies have begun establishing their own, employee-run resource groups. These resource groups provide support for employees of various backgrounds, while allowing individuals to come together under common values and interests. Employee resource groups (ERGs) often offer …