Inclusive Culture Best Practices (Criteria 3b through d)
Learn about the CEI criteria for internal inclusion best practices
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Employers
Non-discrimination policies, benefits and other practices that include LGBTQ+ workers are essential for businesses as they compete for talent and customers.
Gender Identity and Gender Expression Workplace Review
For many HR practitioners, D&I professionals and managers, it can be initially surprising how often gender intersects with workplace protocols or procedures. Whether referenced in a dress code or checked…
Frequently Asked Questions about Domestic Partner Benefits
What was the first employer to offer domestic partner benefits?
The Village Voice, a New York City weekly, became the first employer to offer domestic partner benefits to its lesbian…
External Business Engagement with the LGBTQ+ Community
The HRC Foundation looks for employers who have demonstrated their commitment to LGBTQ+ equality through engaging with and supporting the broader LGBTQ+ community, external to its own employees. When a…
Establishing Domestic Partner Benefits
Business Case for Domestic Partner Benefits
Businesses that offer domestic partner benefits enjoy a competitive edge and re-enforce diversity and non-discrimination policies and initiatives.
Equivalent Benefits CEI Resources
Equivalent Spousal and Domestic Partner Benefits
The following questions (in bold) appear on the 2021 CEI survey in the section on Equivalent Spousal and Domestic Partner Benefits. This page lays…
Equality is Our Business
In the wake of 2015’s rash of anti-LGBTQ+ bills, corporate leaders from around the United States have weighed in to declare that such bills are bad for business.
