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Pride Under Pressure: How to Create a Safe Workplace for LGBTQ+ Employees

Tuesday, June 17
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Virtual
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Over the last six months, anxiety and stress have climbed, especially for people in the LGBTQ+ community. And no wonder. The current administration has rolled back measures protecting civil rights and preventing discrimination. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has stopped processing all sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination claims. This year alone, 869 anti-LGBTQ+ bills are under consideration across the U.S and 72 anti-trans laws have passed in 21 states. And, the plan to cut suicide hotline funding could have lethal consequences for our loved ones. In the face of these escalating challenges, it’s more important than ever to reflect on how we show up for each other at work. During Pride Month, join us for a thoughtful conversation about workplace well-being in a hostile climate. Leaders have little control over outside events, but they can create psychologically safe and supportive work environments.  

Join us on June 17 at noon ET for a 1-hour free webinar hosted by The Diversity Movement’s LGBTQ+ inclusion expert, Susie Silver. We’ll explore how organizations can provide support for LGBTQ+ employees, even as external support is eroding. Throughout the hour, our panel will discuss: 

  • How to respond to current events that impact workplace well-being 
  • How to demonstrate authentic allyship 
  • Intersectional needs of Gen Z employees who identify as LGBTQ+ 
  • How ERGs can boost belonging and provide crucial support 
  • Helpful LGBTQ+ resources  

Register now to get actionable and practical strategies to support your team and the LGBTQ+ community. We’ll spend a significant portion of the webinar taking audience questions. We invite you to submit them here before the webinar or you can ask questions during the presentation.  

Discover how cultivating psychological safety in the workplace can help organizations engage employees and create high-performing teams. 

Meet the Panel

Susie Silver headshotSusie Silver, CDE

Director of Client Success, The Diversity Movement

Susie (she/her) is a nationally-recognized DEI thought leader. A Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), she has worked with more than 200 clients, specializing in leadership development, LGBTQ+ inclusion, employee resource group/DEI council development, and organizational business strategy. Her reputation for being up-front and authentic about DEI topics has contributed to Susie’s success and she meets each client where they are in their unique DEI journey. Susie’s approach, paired with her down to earth humor, compels groups to share openly and feel safe while they are learning.

Headshot of Greg MorleyGreg Morley

HR Thought Leader & Author

Greg (he/him) is most recently Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Moët Hennessy, a division of LVMH. Greg brings a personal and professional passion to the development of talent and to helping others achieve more than they believe they can. Greg led the HR function for the company’s operations across the Asia Pacific region. Prior to joining Moët Hennessy, he was Vice President, Human Resources Asia Pacific for Hasbro, Inc. and was Vice President, Human Resources for the Shanghai Disney Resort based in Shanghai. He has been based in Hong Kong, Paris, and the U.S. for The Walt Disney Company, starting his career in General Electric.

Greg played a leading role in the team that brought the Gay Games, a global participant sports, culture, and diversity event, to Asia for the first time in its 40 years history, specifically to Hong Kong.

Dr. Yanica F. Faustin headshotYanica F. Faustin, PhD, MPH

Founder, Impact Health Equity, LLC & Assistant Professor, Elon University

Dr. Yanica F. Faustin (she/her) is a health equity strategist, researcher, and founder of Impact Health Equity, where she partners with organizations to transform data into measurable, community-centered change. With a Ph.D. in Maternal and Child Health from UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and over a decade of experience, she specializes in equity-focused research design, evaluation, and strategy. Her work is deeply rooted in data justice and community-based approaches, particularly addressing disparities in Black and LGBTQ+ maternal health. Dr. Faustin’s commitment to systemic transformation is informed by both her lived experience and scholarly expertise, guiding her efforts to bridge the gap between research and actionable solutions. She is also a member of the Rainbow Collective for Change’s Board of Directors.

Details

Date:
Tuesday, June 17
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Venue

Virtual

Organizer

The Diversity Movement
Phone
(919) 390-2280
View Organizer Website