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5 ways to find an internship when you’re a member of an LGBTQ+ community

Finding an internship as a member of the LGBTQ+ community can present unique challenges, but there are several strategies you can use to increase your chances of success:

1. Research LGBTQ+ friendly companies: Look for companies that have LGBTQ+ inclusive …

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6 types of employers most welcoming to college students who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, First Generation, Black and African American, Latino, Economically Disadvantaged, or Women

Entering the workforce as a college student from an underrepresented background can be a daunting task. These students often face unique challenges when seeking employment, as they search for organizations that value diversity and inclusivity. In this blog post, we …

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Fostering LGBTQIA+ belonging in the workplace

The technology industry is undergoing a significant shift toward LGBTQIA+ equality to create belonging in the workplace, yet there’s still work to be done.

For Tonya Allen, a senior staff program manager at tech company ServiceNow, raising a transgender son …

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An LGBT Candidate’s Guide To the Job Search

Our country has made great progress regarding the LGBT community over the past few years, but things are still not perfect, and members of this community still often encounter discrimination from their peers and even potential employers.

When looking for …

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Avoiding LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination: Should You Come Out At Work?

When I came out as bisexual to my family and friends, I hoped it would be the last time I had that awkward conversation. Then I graduated college and moved from my liberal hometown of Boston, Massachusetts to Cleveland, Ohio, …

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Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees

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Have you ever felt there was an aspect of yourself that you needed to hide at work? Have you ever…

Dealing with Microaggression as an Employee

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View Dorie’s LinkedIn Newsletter Even in places where discrimination is illegal, there are still nuances and complexities involved in being…

Out and Proud: Approaching LGBT Issues in the Workplace

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Attracting and maintaining a diverse workforce offers a slew of benefits to organizations. It boosts innovation and problem-solving by providing…

Empowering BIPOC through Mentorship

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Discussing Racism with Dr. Christina Greer

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Dr. Christina Greer, renowned author, educator, and expert on American history, Black ethnics, and public policy, provides an engaging course…

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Inclusive Design

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Empowering Dyslexic Thinking at Work

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According to the United Nations, roughly 15 percent of the world’s population is dyslexic. That’s one billion dyslexic thinkers living…

Fostering Belonging and Inclusion for Managers and Leaders

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Belonging is no longer just a nice-to-have, but rather an imperative for organizational success, especially in a volatile, uncertain, complex,…

Building a New Leadership Ladder: Support Women on the Rise (Book Bite)

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Understanding Accessibility to Achieve Success with Marlee Matlin

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Owning and Scaling Belonging for You

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The Spectrum of Gender Identity in the Workplace

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