Out & Equal

Are you looking to attract top talent? Increase brand loyalty? Advance your business objectives?  Then Out & Equal, the premier nonprofit focused on advancing inclusion and belonging in the workplace, is your strategic thought partner. The year ahead may not be easy, but here is what we do know.  ▶️ The business case for inclusion and belonging has long been confirmed through data, experience, market performance, shareholder earnings, and case studies.  ▶️ Workplaces that leave inclusion and belonging behind are leaving money on the table, because at the end of the day, belonging is fundamentally about optimized talent and culture for business results.  ▶️ It is a marathon, not a sprint, and their organization’s recruiting, retention, brand loyalty, and bottom line will tell the truth. In 2025, remain committed to the smart business practices of inclusion and belonging, and future-proof your organization with us! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dAgqSgTh #BusinessOfBelonging

This past year has had it's challenges and opportunities but through it all, our incredible Partner community of more than 330 organization has stood with us through it all. We are incredibly grateful for your support and are looking forward to what we'll accomplish together in the year ahead. https://lnkd.in/eqmBdFBi #BusinessOfBelonging

Happy Holidays from all of us at Out & Equal! ❤️

Our December 2024 Newsletter is here and it's all about impact, Partner appreciation, and looking ahead towards 2025. This month's newsletter: 🔹Features a powerful upfront from our CEO, Erin Uritus, reminding us that our community has faced challenges before, and that adversity has always been our spark to building a more inclusive world. 🔹Includes a thank you and message of appreciation to our Partner Community 🔹Highlights the impact Out & Equal has made in 2024 and how we're supporting our Partners where they are 365-24-7 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e983Ma_J #BusinessofBelonging

Throughout 2024, Out & Equal supported its Partners in optimizing their talent recruitment, retention, and leadership development strategies.  Despite what the headlines may read, our work continued to cut through the noise. Today, the Out & Equal Partner community: 🔸Is now 330+ strong and growing. 🔸Includes 75+ new Partners. 🔸Includes global companies from across the Fortune 500 in every major sector and industry. In 2025 and beyond, we will continue to:  🔸Meet our Partners where they are on their inclusion journey, tailoring solutions to their organization’s unique needs.  🔸Provide our Partners exclusive access to best-in-class global learning and development programming, expert consulting and advisory services opportunities, transformative convening events, and seminal thought leadership.   🔸Be a trusted confidante and advisor with robust experience successfully, confidently, and confidentially helping Partners navigate whatever shifting sociopolitical landscapes they face. Read our 2024 Impact Report here and consider joining our Partner community in 2025. https://lnkd.in/ekThaySa #BusinessOfBelonging

Everyone should be able to show up to work as their complete and authentic self. Today, on Giving Tuesday, donate to Out & Equal. Your contribution makes a difference in advancing LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion and belonging. Together, we'll advance your business forward and build a future where everyone can thrive. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/dBYMAZJ

Although it was one of the last in the region to legalize same-sex relations, did you know Chile today boasts some of the most pro-LGBTQ+ legislation on the continent? As Chile continues to advance LGBTQ+ rights, workplace inclusion remains critical. In a new report Out & Equal, in collaboration with Factor Diverso, proudly present Chile NO Sabe 2024 – a landmark study on LGBTQ+ workplace experiences in Chile. By implementing the recommendations in this report, companies can enhance organizational performance, drive innovation, and create truly inclusive workplaces where all employees can thrive. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/esYgKZ5z

On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we acknowledge and remember the lives of transgender individuals who have been tragically lost due to violence and discrimination.    And while we mourn those who are no longer with us, we must also recognize the strength and resilience of the transgender community, which in the face of immense adversity and danger, continues to be on the front lines of advancing equality for all. This day is a poignant reminder that we all play a role in building a future where every individual, regardless of gender identity, can live freely without fear and thrive. #TransgenderDayofRemembrance

Transgender Awareness Week is and has always been about elevating the resilience, determination, and unwavering hope of the transgender community. From being on the front lines of the fight for equality to leaving indelible marks on our workplaces, culture, and society at large, this community has always shaped who we are in both big and small ways. To those who are transgender, we know things haven't been easy and that there is anxiety, uncertainty, and fear about the future. You have always showed up for us so please know that we stand with you. We'll never stop elevating and telling your stories. We'll always advocate for you and no matter what, we'll always remain committed to the work of inclusion and belonging. #TransgenderAwarenessWeek

A Post-Election Message from Our CEO Erin Uritus "Today, many people-including the LGBTQ+ community-are feeling scared, angry, and unsure of the future. It's completely understandable because leading up to this election there was so much division, anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, and waves of anti-LGBTQ+ legislative efforts. But our story doesn't stop here. Because our movement for full inclusion and belonging was forged in the most adverse of circumstances-when our love, our families, and our ability to work authentically and free of discrimination were not equal under the law. Adversity has always been the spark but the fuel for change is our own innovation, determination, and the boldness to imagine-and realize-a future that is more inclusive and more reflective of the world we know everyone deserves. It's in our name. Nearly 30 years ago, we proudly declared that no one should have to choose between being out and equal in one of the most important places we spend our lives, at work. It was a radical idea but through our hundreds of business partnerships, our global work to convene thousands of allies and community members, and our strategic approach to tying belonging to business results, we have made this once radical idea, a reality for many. We have been tested before and emerged stronger, and we will do it again. So let's take a moment to take it all in, and then together with allies spanning the seasoned C-suite leader to the individual employee just starting their career, let's turn back to this vital work and keep pushing forward."