Best Practices

The Do’s and Dont’s of Trans Allyship

By / / Allyship, Best Practices, Events / 2 minutes of reading

In May and June, we were joined by two panels of gender-diverse professionals and industry leaders to explore best practices in workplace inclusion. We learned that allyship is an ongoing practice of educating oneself, listening to understand the needs of others, and taking action to advocate for those in the community you’re trying to support. However we identify individually, allyship is something that we all must work towards together.

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Balancing the Burden of Education with Trevor Boylston

By / / Best Practices, Events / 4 minutes of reading

As a panelist on the Learning from Lived Experience Panel, Trevor spoke to the challenges of existing as an out transgender man in professional spaces, as well as the opportunities for learning and change that can present themselves when you choose to share your identity with those around you.

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Trans Workplace Inclusion Series – Recap and Resources

By / / Best Practices, Events, Newsletter / 3 minutes of reading

Drawing from the lived experience of trans professionals and industry leaders, PIOW’s Trans Workplace Inclusion Series explored the complexities of coming out and transitioning in professional spaces, strategies for seeking and signaling allyship, and the need to back inclusion policies with consistent trans-affirming practices.

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LBGTQ+ Allyship Checklist and Educational Resources

By / / Allyship, Best Practices, Events, Newsletter / 1 minute of reading

The end of June marks the end of LGBTQ+ Pride month, but it shouldn’t mark the end of LGBTQ+ allyship. As this month comes to a close, PIOW encourages everyone to commit or recommit to supporting all members of the LGBTQ+ community year-round. Not sure where to start? Our team created an LGBTQ+ allyship checklist to meet you wherever you are in your allyship journey.

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Celebration, Education, and Accountability on Juneteenth

By / / Best Practices, Racial Equity / 4 minutes of reading

Progress towards a more equitable future can begin when we center Black LGBTQ+ individuals, experiences, and histories in our collective advocacy. By deepening our understanding of the systemic oppression faced by Black and marginalized communities, we become better equipped to push for larger workplace and societal change.

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Opening Dialogues on Racial Equity

By / / Best Practices, Events, Racial Equity / 3 minutes of reading

How can individuals begin to address racial inequities at work? What steps can we take to ensure the creation of more equitable spaces for all employees in our organizations? In June and October of 2020, Pride in Our Workplace posed these questions to community leaders in the two-part virtual panel series titled, The Intersection of LGBTQ+ Equality and Racial Justice.

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Data-Driven DEI Strategies with Cogo Labs’ Braden Marstaller

By / / Best Practices, Events, Sponsor Spotlight / 4 minutes of reading

During February’s Cope & Hope virtual event, PIOW President John Basile had the opportunity to interview Cogo Labs’ Braden Marstaller. Although Braden is still early in his career, he is already leading his ERG, pushing innovative DEI solutions, and championing LGBTQ+ inclusion at work.

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