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Corporate initiatives to support the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) communities have been steadily gaining momentum over the past several years. Early efforts primarily focused on antidiscrimination policies and workplace protections and have, over time, expanded to include equitable benefits offerings and an emphasis on cultivating an inclusive and supportive work environment. In the last few years, corporate activism has also been on the rise, with an increasing number of organizations taking a public stance on a variety of issues in support of their LGBTQ+ employees and the communities they serve.

Thank you to our contributors EY, Vertex, and Salesforce, and our sponsor EY.

Over the past several years, there has been an increasing recognition of the impact of mental health in the workplace. From the pervasive problems of stress and burnout, to the movement toward creating cultures of authenticity and belonging, to the examination of the costs of absenteeism and presenteeism, employee mental health has emerged as a critical component in building and retaining a productive and engaged workforce. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought mental health into even sharper focus.

Thank you to our contributor and sponsor, Prudential.

Diversity encompasses many visible and invisible aspects of identity, but in 2020, it is clear that race continues to be an issue of particular concern. While many White Americans believe the United States to be a post-racial society, tensions and inequalities persist.

Check out our latest executive briefing focusing on the state of diversity in the workplace, the organizational impediments to implementing inclusive policies, and suggestions for building and maintaining diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces. Innovative initiatives from four leading employers Chubb, Dot Foods, PwC and TD Bank are highlighted.

With women at increased risk for stepping back or dropping out of the workforce altogether due to COVID-19, employers must redouble their efforts to attract, retain and engage women at all levels of their workforce.

Check out our executive briefing focused on the latest data, strategies and keys to success for employers to consider. The briefing also includes best practices from leading organizations Eli Lilly, Intel Corporation, Morgan Stanley and PwC.

Thank you to our contributor and sponsor, PwC.

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