2023 LGBTQ+ Pride Event Calendar
It is Pride Month and PIOW is highlighting New England’s 2023 LGBTQ+ Pride events! Read on for details on events near you.
Executive Brief: Maintaining Momentum on Social Justice
In April 2023, PIOW held a panel discussion exploring how organizations can maintain momentum on social justice; to sustain LGBTQ+ allyship, opportunities when progress feels slow; and action items can leaders take to affect workplace equality.
Learn more and access an an executive brief + recording inside.
Centering LGBTQ+ Mental Health and AAPI Experience with AJ Guerrero, LMHC
In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, the PIOW team is highlighting the thought leadership of AJ Guerrero, a mental health professional and member of the LGBTQ+ AAPI community.
What the Dylan Mulvaney x Bud Light Campaign Tells Us About Corporate Allyship and Integrity
At Pride in the Workplace, some of the most common questions we receive are: How can I be a good ally? How can my company be a good ally? How can we do more?
Like everything in business and in life, the answer begins with integrity. In recent weeks, Dylan Mulvaney has been brought into an emotional and politically-charged debate on trans rights. In this post, we respond and address the dangers of conditional allyship and corporate rainbow washing.
PIOW Newsletter: March 2023
Amid a charged climate of anti-trans narratives and record numbers of anti-LGBTQ bills in circulation, PIOW remains committed to championing inclusion and equity for the 8 million+ LGBTQ employees in the U.S. and allies that choose to be part of the march toward progress. Check out PIOW’s March newsletter for upcoming events, resources, and an important message from our President, Cheryl Katon.
A message from our new President, Cheryl Katon
In a new message, PIOW President Cheryl Katon pays homage to those who founded the organization and shares her vision for the new era of PIOW leadership. Continue reading for the full letter from our new President.
The Collective Progression of Black and LGBTQ+ Communities
In February 2022, PIOW’s Jonathan Allen was joined by LGBTQ+ and allied Black community leaders to discuss the significance of Black History Month and our capacity to build toward the collective progression of our communities.
BE(RG) our Valentine
Roses are red, violets are blue, and we’re thanking ERG leaders for all that they do! The hard work of HR and DEI teams & LGBTQ+ ERGs often goes overlooked. Today, we’re giving them their flowers and we encourage you to do the same.
3 Signs Your Workplace is Supportive of Rising LGBTQ+ Leaders
PIOW’s Katie Martell sits down with with young LGBTQ+ professionals to discuss LGBTQ+ identity, advocacy, and leadership in the modern workplace. What resulted was an insightful, engaging panel that brought a number of best practices to the surface. Continue reading for a full recording and event highlights you’ll want to bring back to your team.
Pride in Our Workplace Leadership Update
After helping found Pride in Our Workplace 16 years ago and serving a three-year term as President of our organization, John Basile shares his transition to PIOW’s new Advisory Board and announces our incoming leadership team.