On October 23, 2020, Equal Footing LLC and Transformation Journeys Worldwide along with Georgia Equality and Lambda Legal, hosted the third of a 3-part series focusing on laws and policies currently impacting companies, your LGBTQ+ employees (and their families) and our communities.
This session, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz USA, focused on employer’s roles in creating supportive communities for LGBTQ+ youth with emphasis on schools/sports, homelessness, foster care, and healthcare.
Our Deputy Director, Eric Paulk, discussed the effect of homelessness on youth and youth living with HIV, and how fostering a stronger LGBTQ+ friendly work culture could allow LGBTQ+ parents and parents of LGBTQ+ youth access to more resources, including healthcare.
Attendants were provided with:
– Greater insight into issues that impact LGBTQ+ employees
– Broader knowledge that will enable quality discussions within organizations
– Information that will support more informed business decisions
– Awareness of action steps that can be taken by your organization and individual employees
– A better understanding of Georgia Equality and Lambda Legal and their critical role in the LGBTQ+ community
– Availability of additional educational resources
For more information on this session, or if you are interested in joining us for a special Post-Election session, please email email hidden; JavaScript is required.