We center the LGBTQ+ perspective within our most important conversations and help LGBTQ+ professionals and allied businesses to drive positive change in the workplace. Here are some of our most recent resources:
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Event Digital Downloads
8 Lessons for Building Resilient Teams: HR, DEI, and ERG Toolkit
December 6, 2021
LGBTQ+ Allyship Checklist and Educational Resources
June 30, 2021
Cope & Hope Best Practices
February 23, 2021
Leading in Times of Crisis
May 20, 2020
Trans Workplace Inclusion Best Practices
June 2, 2021
Anti-Racism Best Practices
June 30, 2020
Resource Guide for Self-Care
May 20, 2020
Newsletter Archive
2020 Year in Review
January 7, 2021
Spring Updates and Events
April 21, 2021
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PIOW Blog
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.
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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.
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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.
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Consulting Services
While PIOW is still formalizing its consulting offerings, we currently have certified consultants and executive coaches specializing in LGBTQ+ inclusion and organizational DEI strategy. Depending on client need, consulting sessions can be customized to cover the following:
- DEI Assessment, Consultation, and Strategy
- Employee Resource Group Development and Strategy
- Introduction to LGBTQ+ Identities and Lived Experiences
- Leadership Engagement and Coaching
- Thought Leadership and Resource Creation
- Workshop and Conversation Facilitation
- And More
Please contact info@piow.org to request additional information.
Career Resources
Pride in Our Workplace partners strive to create more equitable workspaces where all employees feel welcomed and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or you’re hoping to move to an identity-affirming environment, these companies are seeking to hire LGBTQ+ talent across industries. Visit the following hiring pages to learn more about each company and open positions.
Additional LGBTQ+ Support
While the PIOW mission focuses primarily on workplace equity, we are lucky to have access to an incredible network of LGBTQ+ organizations across New England. If you are seeking additional support or resources, consider visiting the organizations listed below. To add your organization to this list, please contact info@piow.org.
- BAGLY/AGLY Network
- GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
- GLSEN
- LGBTQ+ Youth Resource Map
- Fenway Health
- Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce
- Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition
- The Network/La Red
- PFLAG
- Racial Equity Tools Glossary
- Trans Community of New England
- Trans Lifeline
- Trans Resistance MA
- The Trevor Project
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Resources
Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. Call (877) 565-8860 or visit them online.
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Chat with a trained counselor via call or text.
Live Another Day is dedicated to providing equal access to life-saving substance abuse and mental health resources. The site features QTBIPOC recovery guide as well as curated lists of the top-rated rehab centers throughout the country.
Detox Local acts as a resource with extensive information on safely quitting drugs and alcohol, as well as guides for QTPOC and LGBTQ folx.
Locate drug rehab facilities near you that provide LGBTQIA+ clients with an inclusive and accepting place for addiction recovery through evidence-based treatment for substance abuse, sexual health and mental health.