Starting a LGBT Employee Resource Group
Guidelines for Employee Resource Groups
LGBT@Work: Building the Business Case for LGBT-Positive
Workplaces – Part 1
LGBT@Work: Building the Business Case for LGBT-Positive
Workplaces – Part 2
Toronto Star – “Manager Returns to TD with Pride” – June 5, 2009
Bank encourages open and positive policies for its gay, lesbian and transgendered workers. Employee returned to his old employer after a two-year hiatus, and its positive environment for gay and lesbian employees was one of the main reasons.
Toronto Star – “Gays Still Fear Workplace Bias” – June 4, 2009
Study suggests workplace barriers stunt careers, in turn hurting companies' growth and profitability
Toronto Star – “Company Shows PRIDE Against Discrimination” – February 19, 2009
Employees of Hewlett-Packard Canada know that if they discriminate against their colleagues there will be serious and swift consequences. That dedication to diversity is actually one way the company attracts new hires.
Toronto Star – “Culture of Openness Boosts Productivity” – April 3, 2009
Accounting firm knows welcoming atmosphere has a positive impact on the bottom line. What began as a small, informal group of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people a few years ago has led to more communication and productivity
Ivey Business Journal – “Hiring or Transferring a GLBT Employee Around the World: Global is Local” – September/October 2007
Global programs, which are being designed to create inclusive workplaces regardless of an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity, need to be developed within local contexts. The needs and demands of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender employees vary according to the culture of the country in which they work.
Ivey Business Journal – “Diversity and the Gay and Lesbian Community: More than Chasing the Pink Dollar” – September/October 2007
Reaching out to people in all their diversity is a major focus of business these days. Some companies, recognizing they may still be diversity dinosaurs, are playing catch-up with the demographic realities of 21st society. Others are trailblazing a path to the diversity frontier, keen on competitive advantage by differentiating themselves as true microcosms of their communities.
Forbes Magazine – “How Open is Your Office?” – August 2007
The article emphasizes the value of fostering an open and inclusive office environment and suggests ways for workers and businesses to find and create a comfortable workplace.
EDGE – “New Survey Pinpoints Gay and Lesbian Consumers” – August 14, 2007
"the gay and lesbian market," but after decades of social and political progress, who is the typical gay or lesbian consumer in the United States today?
Toronto Star – “Smart Employers now Fostering Pride Networks” – June 24, 2007
Some companies are officially reaching out to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) staff. As well as including them in diversity programs, which have traditionally focused on gender, ethnicity and disability, they're also fostering Pride networks that allow LGBT employees and friends to talk about issues and share information.