Since LGBT initiatives were introduced into the workplace more than a decade ago, organizations have made significant progress at creating more inclusive environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered employees. Today 85% of Fortune 500 companies have protective policies to address sexual orientation. Yet, attitudes remain complicated and as LGBT spreads to other countries, additional cultural and legal issues arise. Employee engagement is an important to achieving increased productivity and growth.

In the marketplace, recent estimates put suggest that LGBT buying power could be as high as $700B in the US alone. Organizations are focusing on how best to tap the LGBT market and build loyalty with this group of consumers.

Audience:

• HR and Diversity professionals who are responsible for D&I initiatives including LGBT
• CEO’s thinking about launching an initiative 
• Legal professionals who work with HR and 
• D&I teams and review initiatives and benefits related to GLBT

Series Host

Toni Riccardi Chief Diversity Officer The Conference Board Toni L. Riccardi is the chief diversity officer for The Conference Board. She also serves as the subject matter expert for the external diversity content and programs of The Conference Board. Previously, Riccardi was a principal with the g... Full Bio

LGBT in the Work Place: What's New, What's Changed? (Part 1)

PART 1: What's New, What's Changed?

10 November, 2011 | (01 hr)

This session will feature a brief background on how LGBT initiatives, benefits and programs have evolved. We will explore what (and why) companies are doing, what is happening globally and how are multinational companies addressing the issues, and what companies are doing to attract this consumer base.

 

Speakers

	Bradley Deckert Office of Diversity PwC Bradley Deckert is a manager in PwC's Office of Diversity where he serves as the LGBT subject matter expert for the US firm and PwC's Global Diversity & Inclusion team. He manages the firm's 11 member LGBT partner advisory board, made up of ga... Full Bio
	Adib Abrahim Manager, Diversity Markets American Airlines Adib Abrahim is responsible for African American and LGBT advertising within Diversity Markets. American Airlines’ Advertising, Brand and Promotions organization is tasked with developing the marketing and media strategy for the Diversity Ma... Full Bio

LGBT in the Work Place: What's New, What's Changed? (Part 2)

PART 2: Allies and Inclusion

17 November, 2011 | (01 hr)

As we have seen with other underrepresented groups in the workplace, the involvement of the members of the majority populations is an important component in making change happen. LGBT leaders and staff need the support of straight allies to assist with opening the dialogue and moving toward a more open and inclusive workplace.

For LGBT staff leaders and staff to feel engaged and comfortable, they need to be able to bring their “whole self” to work. Straight allies are key to creating an environment where LGBT staff and leaders can thrive

Learn about PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays how they are assisting companies with engaging the majority population in making the workplace a better place for all.

 

Speakers

	Eric Watson Vice President of the Office of Diversity & Inclusion Delhaize America Eric Watson is Vice President of the Office of Diversity & Inclusion for Delhaize America, which comprises the Food Lion Family of Banners (Food Lion, Bloom, Harveys, Reid’s), Bottom Dollar Food, Hannaford Brothers, and Sweetbay Supermar... Full Bio
	Jean Marie Navetta Director of Equality & Diversity Partnerships PFLAG National / Straight for Equality Jean-Marie Navetta is the Director of Equality & Diversity Partnerships for PFLAG National. In her position, she heads up the organization's Straight for Equality (www.straightforequality.org) campaign which aims ... Full Bio
	Toni Riccardi (Moderator) Chief Diversity Officer The Conference Board Toni L. Riccardi is the chief diversity officer for The Conference Board. She also serves as the subject matter expert for the external diversity content and programs of The Conference Board. Previously, Riccardi was a principal with the g... Full Bio