On Claude’s Personal Journey: 1. You share many vulnerable moments in the book, from your Outward Bound experience to workplace conflicts. What made you decide to be so open about your struggles and growth? I’ve always believed that if I’m asking people to bring their authentic selves to work, then […]
By Sandra D. Polster, March 2, 2026 Inclusive hiring practices in corporate and white-collar workplaces shape how LGBTQ+candidates experience the job market long before their first day on the job. From the languageused in job postings to the structure of interviews and evaluations, recruitment systems sendpowerful signals about belonging, fairness,
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Image by Freepik By Sandra D. Polster, Dec 15, 2025 Professional development is not a side project; it’s your lifelong design system. For LGBTQ+ professionals navigating shifting industries and identities, a clear development plan can be both armor and amplifier — a way to thrive in environments that may still
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By Ciara Gogan, Nov 5, 2025 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are an invaluable resource, having impact in both measurable and immeasurable ways. They are known by a variety of names, ERGs, BRGs (Business Resource Groups), Affinity Groups, and others. While their functions may vary from place to place, whatever you
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By Sandra D. Polster, Sep 3, 2025 Workplaces today often talk a big game about inclusion. But for employees who exist at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities—such as LGBTQ+ people with disabilities—inclusion isn’t about celebration days or accessibility ramps. It’s about surviving a system not designed with them in
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In May 2025, Pride in Our Workplace brought together LGBTQ+ professionals, ERG leaders, and DEIB practitioners for our ERG Leadership Summit—a high-impact event designed to inspire, connect, and equip those working to create more inclusive workplaces from the inside out. Held in person, in conjunction with the Boston Spirit LGBTQ+
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Executive Brief Now Available!In April, Pride in Our Workplace partnered with the Boston Lesbigay Urban Foundation to host a powerful panel discussion on “Ensuring Safety for the LGBTQ+ Community: Protecting Our Rights in Workplaces & Beyond.” The event brought together leading voices from advocacy, healthcare, government, and legal fields to address urgent
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At Pride in Our Workplace (PIOW), we believe that fostering inclusive workplaces requires continuous collaboration, innovation, and learning. Our recent Virtual Roundtable on LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Priorities brought together Employee Resource Group (ERG) and DEIB leaders from our sponsor organizations to reflect on their
In February 2024, PIOW hosted a virtual fireside chat spotlighting best practices in leveraging one’s network and brand for career growth. Following the event, our team is proud to provide an executive summary of the session, a full event recording, and a playlist of key insights.
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In February 2024, PIOW hosted a virtual fireside chat spotlighting best practices in leveraging one’s network and brand for career growth. Following the event, our team is proud to provide an executive summary of the session, a full event recording, and a playlist of key insights.
Find these resources inside.
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