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The Limits of Labels and the Importance of Safe Spaces at Work

Bekah Nye isn’t particular about pronouns.

“I honestly don’t care if anyone calls me sir, he, they, she. I don’t care what someone calls me at this point; I don’t feel like I need to label myself for anybody else,” …

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How to start a diversity and inclusion committee at work

A diversity and inclusion committee is an important tool that can aid and accelerate the impact of your Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiatives at work. Companies know that diverse teams perform better. That’s why 83% of U.S. companies say …

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5 job search tips for LGBTQ+ college and university students

We asked five professionals, including CEOs and a Co-Founder, for their best advice for LGBTQ+ college and university students embarking on their early career journey. From connecting with LGBTQ+ professional organizations to utilizing LGBTQ+ job boards and resources, these leaders …

By College Recruiter
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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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12 ways diverse job seekers can tell if they’ll be welcomed by a new employer

Under U.S. labor laws and those of many other countries and even regions within countries, there can be dozens of characteristics that might make you “diverse” in the eyes of the law and, therefore, might offer you some protections from …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Career Resources

The OutCare Mentorship Program connects LGBTQ+ affirming mentors with individuals seeking guidance in various life pursuits, including school, career, and …

Out for Undergrad is a TikTok channel that helps LGBTQ2+ undergraduate students reach their full potential.

LZ Granderson talks about his time at ESPN, the pushback he’s received in his career, and the new season of …

In this episode of the ‘But What About Me?’ podcast, we speak with Clinical Psychologist and Diversity and Inclusion Thought …

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Featured Classes & LinkedIn Learning Courses

Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees

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

Succeeding as an LGBT Professional

Taught by Dorie Clark
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

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

Six Skills to Develop Cultural Agility

Taught by Paula Caligiuri
Cultural agility is one of the most critical professional skills needed today but also one that employers say is difficult…

Inclusion During Difficult Times

Taught by Pat Wadors
The future of work is here. Meetings that once filled conference rooms are now fully online. Dining room tables have…

Inclusive Tech: Retaining Diverse Talent

Taught by Christine Chapman
Women and underrepresented talent leave the tech industry at strikingly high rates. Yet having a diverse workforce is proven to…

Inclusive Tech: Closing the Pay Gap

Taught by Michelle Gyimah
Do you ever feel like everyone’s talking about the gender pay gap, but not doing enough to really close it?…

Inclusive Branding: The Secret to Attracting the Right Talent for Your Organization

Taught by Desiree Booker
Employer branding is a new concept to many companies, but it’s one that is critical to your success in attracting,…

Fighting Gender Bias in the Workplace

Taught by Lori Nishiura Mackenzie
Combating gender bias in the workplace helps everyone, not just women, but how do you identify it, and what are…

Hiring Process & Offer Evaluation

Upgrade your hire-ability by demystifying the hiring process from application to offer.

Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion

Taught by Mary-Frances Winters
Inclusive work environments can yield greater creative output, boost employee morale, and benefit a company’s bottom line. But inclusion doesn’t…

Inclusion in a Global Enterprise

Taught by Stefanie Johnson
Finding ways to effectively lead diversity efforts is often seen as the grand challenge for today’s leaders, particularly when you…

Difficult Conversations: Talking about Race at Work

Taught by Kwame Christian
People around the world are having difficult conversations about race and justice. But few are talking about how to talk…

Supporting Allyship and Anti-Racism at Work

Taught by Dana Brownlee
While racism and discrimination are systemic problems that persist, each of us can play a role in helping to eliminate…

Inclusive and Professional Conversations on LinkedIn: Tips for Success

Taught by Daisy Lovelace
Today’s workplace is rapidly changing. Social media, the global pandemic, and a host of other factors have changed how we…

Cultural Humility and Agility

Taught by Tatiana Kolovou
Are you actively promoting a culture of inclusion inside and outside of your organization? If not, it’s time to pivot,…

Nano Tips for Navigating Bias and Stereotypes as an Asian American Professional with Diana YK Chan

Taught by Diana YK Chan
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, Diana…

Resumes

Get seen by employers and put your best foot forward in the application process by unlocking key hacks and tips…

Advancing Women of Color: Go from the First and Few to the Many

Taught by Deepa Purushothaman
Women of color are leaving the workforce at heightened rates, and the usual strategies for advancement can set women up…

Women Transforming Tech: Career Insights

Taught by Lori Nishiura Mackenzie
The Women Transforming Tech series is focused on helping women interested in working in and staying in the tech industry.…