Why LGBT Employees Need Workplace Allies

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A Harvard Business Review article, entitled, "Why LGBT Employees Need Workplace Allies" cited:

"... Corporations and individuals are increasingly embracing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) status as an emerging career asset. The United States Congress is also moving to endorse the value of “out.” This past April, bipartisan coalitions in the House and Senate introduced a new version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) that would prohibit job discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The Senate is scheduled to begin discussions on the bill in early July..."

Read more here about how LGBTx staff can build support networks to promote greater inclusion in the workplace.

https://hbr.org/2013/06/the-power-of-out

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