“Did you know 50% Of LGBTQ+ employees are still closeted at work?” (Williams Institute, 2021)
In 2022 more and more people are coming out but statistics like the one above show that there still are major fears, unconscious bias, and hate crimes that prevent LGBTQ+ people from being their most authentic selves at work.
Investing in LGBTQ+ DEI is important to create a rich culture. When diversity is welcomed and supported, companies and teams are able to create from an authentic place, collaborate openly, and increase productivity. Our differences are truly what bring us together and create the most innovative teams around the world.
Creating an inclusive culture starts with the leaders and managers who have the ability to create a safe environment for LGBTQ+ people.
This training program will bring you a 3-part framework that any leader can understand and apply with practical steps to start implementing and incorporating inclusivity daily so LGBTQ+ can reach their fullest potential in the workplace.
This training program will increase your ability to:
- Take diversity and inclusion deeper than demographics
- Implement belonging at the core of your company
- Stand out as a strong ally who is actively making a difference
Not only will you walk away with these foundational pieces that will help you make an impact as a leader but you will also be able to confidently:
- Create a recruiting and acquisition strategy that attracts top talent
- 72% of LGBT allies are more likely to accept a job at a company that is supportive of LGBT employees.” (Level Playing Field, 2022)
- Increase sales
- 71% of LGBT individuals and 82% of all individuals say they are more likely to purchase from a company that supports LGBT equality — a global buying power of about $3.7 trillion. (Harvard Business Review, 2022)
- Retain and develop LGBTQ+ employee
- 2 million professionals and managers quit their jobs every year due to unfairness, a $64 billion cost to U.S. employers annually. (Level Playing Field, 2022)
You are an even more valuable asset to your company with this training program in your back pocket which ultimately can increase your earning potential and opportunities.
Here is what you will learn from the 3-part framework we will cover in this training program:
- How to understand intersectionality and the identities you hold
- Understand the unique struggles LGBTQ+ employees face
- How to incorporate inclusive languaging into your culture
- How to create an inclusive culture for LGBTQ+ employees
- How to design a recruiting and retention strategy for LGBTQ+ employees
Schedule
Day One:
Session #1: 10:00 – 11:00 AM Eastern Time
- Break: 11:00 – 11:15
- Session #2: 11:15 – 12:15 PM
- Lunch Break: 12:15 – 1:15 PM
- Break: 1:15 – 1:30 PM
- Session #3: 1:30 – 2:30 PM
- Session #4 3:30 – 4:30 PM
- Live Q&A: 4:30 – 5:30
Day Two:
- Session #1: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
- Break: 11:00 – 11:15
- Session #2: 11:15 – 12:15 PM
- Lunch Break: 12:15 – 1:15 PM
- Break: 1:15 – 1:30 PM
- Session #3: 1:30 – 2:30 PM
- Session #4 3:30 – 4:30 PM
- Live Q&A: 4:30 – 5:30
Agenda:
Introduction
Pre-test
- Understanding Yourself –
- Bias
- Unconscious Bias
- Types of Bias
- Self-Identification
- Interactive Self-Identification Activity
- Intersectionality
- Discrimination
- Privilege
- Your own labels
- How to speak about identity
- Understanding the LGBTQ+ community
- History of the LGBTQ+ community
- What does LGBTQ+ Mean
- LGBTQ+ Mental Health
- Labels and Meanings
- Three Types Of Pronouns
- Unique Challenges LGBTQ+ Face
- Important LGBTQ+ Employee Statistics
- Bostock v. Clayton
- Allyship
- Microaggressions
- Assumptions
- Inappropriate Questions
- Insults or back-handed compliments
- Invalidation
- Inclusive languaging
- Creating An Inclusive Culture
- DEI Basics
- Inclusion Audit & How To Conduct It
- Importance of LGBTQ ERG
- Leading & Being A Safe Space
- Supportive Policies and Benefits
- Gendered Languaging
- Going beyond policies to support
- External Support
- Internal Support
- Best Practices For LGBTQ+ Recruiting
- Best Practice For LGBTQ+ Retention
- Identity-Focused Support
Wrap Up Q&A
Post-Test
