Interuniversity Network on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion event

On October 6, we came together in Paushuize with scholars and practitioners to reflect on the latest research insights on creating diversity policy support in organizations. The event was an initiative of the Interuniversity Network on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion led by Dr. Valentina Di Stasio and myself and assisted by Yonn Bokern and Gerdien Sonneveld. It was so thrilling to have all these great minds together in one place, and I was left hopeful for a more inclusive organizational future despite the (many) challenges.

Thanks to our excellent speakers (Lieselotte Blommaert, Marcel Coenders, Katharina Stückradt, Edwina Wong, Yonn Bokern, and Dr. Gisela Schuller-v.d. Velden) and fantastic panel members (Zoltán Lippényi, Sharmila Angoelal, Gloria Keukens-Khan, Marlous Stout and Peter Franx) for providing the content, our audience for engaging with us, and our collaborators for their support (Future of Work Hub at Universiteit Utrecht, the European Research Council (ERC), InclusieNL and Workplace Pride).

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LGBTIQ+ Worplace Inclusion Symposium at Leiden University

Reflecting on last week’s LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium at Universiteit Leiden, I'm thrilled by the insights shared and the connections forged.

It was a great morning with keynotes by Teri Kirby and myself, a panel on allyship with Kshitij Mor (Utrecht University), Jason Jie (Deloitte / Tilburg University), Liesbeth van de Garde (UWV), and Marijn Pijnenburg (IBM), and the official kick-off of the Academia@Workplace Pride year by Michiel Kolman. A big thank you to all speakers, panel members, organizers and attendees for making it a success!

As we move forward, let's keep the dialogue alive, continue our pursuit of evidence-based insights, and work together to make a positive impact. Stay tuned for more exciting Academia@WorkplacePride events on the horizon!

Did you miss the event? A recording can be found here

Bi+ Netherlands network event

Another inspiring Bi+ Netherlands network event at ProRail on August 3rd! Iris Buizer and I had the honor of presenting the preliminary findings of our research on the workplace inclusion of bi+ people in the Netherlands, and I answered questions about the Netherlands InclusivityMonitor. I am already looking forward to next year’s event.

Photo credit: Lera Manz

Photo credit: Lera Manz

How Anti-LGBT Laws Are Bad for Economies

Important piece by TIME, citing research findings by M. V. Lee Badgett and Philip R. Crehan among others. In the article, it is explained that anti-LGBT policies can dent economies. Research has found anti-LGBT laws and discrimination to cost as much as 1% of a country’s gross domestic product.

“We definitely still see an association between more inclusive laws, more inclusive attitudes towards LGBT people and having a stronger economy.”

📖 Read the full article on the TIME website.

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LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium on September 15, 2023

Registration is now open for the 2023 LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium!

Unlock the power of inclusivity at this year’s LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium, featuring keynote presentations by Teri Kirby (Purdue University, USA) and myself (Leiden University), delving into the latest cutting-edge research on LGBTIQ+ inclusion.

Location: Telders Auditorium
Address: Rapenburg 73, Leiden
Date: September 15th, 2023

Doors open: 10:00 - 10:30
Symposium: 10:30 - 12:00
Coffee & Tea: 12:00 - 13:00

View the full program here and register for the symposium here. The symposium is open to academics and practioners, and is a collaboration between Prof. Dr. Jojanneke van der Toorn and Academia@Workplace Pride.

D&I Network Event organized by Bi+ and Prorail on August 3, 2023

Want to be among the first to hear what interesting insights our research on bi+ experiences at work has produced? Then come to the Bi+ Netherlands networking event at Prorail on August 3, 2023!

This networking event on LHBTI+ inclusion at work is organized by Bi+ Netherlands, together with ProRail, on Thursday 3 August from 3.30pm at the ProRail office in Amsterdam. The substantive program starts at 4pm and ends at 5.30pm. The event is aimed at D&I professionals, members of LHBTI+ networks and other interested parties. The event is a low-threshold way to learn how to make LHBTI+ as a theme familiar and natural in your organization. During the networking event, you will learn more about the challenges LHBTI+ employees face and can ask questions about LHBTI+ inclusion to advocacy organizations.

Please visit our website to find more information and to register for the event.

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Prism of Progress: Shining Light on LGBTQ+ Rights and Struggles

The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) has launched a Virtual Series showcasing papers on a society-relevant topic and included our article on reducing blatant and subtle sexual orientation- and gender identity prejudice in its inaugural issue Prism of Progress: Shining Light on LGBTQ+ Rights and Struggles.

Wiley, SPSSI's journal publisher, has unlocked all of the papers in this VSI through September 30 so you can read the papers in full, for free!