PIOW Newsletter | November Events and Updates |
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Greetings!
Fall is in the air! Before diving into this quarter's newsletter, we want to highlight that our next event is on 11/16, Transgender Day of Remembrance is on 11/20, and November is both Trans Awareness Month and Native American Heritage Month. Let's remember to center the experiences of diverse communities as we continue to advocate and educate on behalf of LGBTQ+ professionals. Without further ado, we're excited to share event news and PIOW updates!
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Free Online Event | Live Panel + Q&A |
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November 16, 2021 | 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
The oft-discussed Future of Work has arrived. How can organizations ensure that they're developing equitable working models that support the needs of LGBTQ+ professionals? Join PIOW, Boston Spirit, and a panel of industry leaders for a live community event on November 16 to discuss:
- Ways to jumpstart the momentum of workplace DEI efforts for LGTBQ+ employees
- How hybrid-ready, employee and volunteer resource groups can keep members engaged
- Strategies for supporting a diverse workforce as we enter the next phase of our “new normal”
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Alison Batey (she/her)
General Manager
Base Camp, Granite/New England
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Kameelah Benjamin-Fuller (she/her)
Chief Diversity Officer and Corporate Social Responsibility Leader
PTC
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Winson Wang (he/him)
Vice President, Commercial Portfolio Manager
TD Bank
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Already registered for our 11/16 Panel Event? Forward this invite to your HR team, ERG leaders, or others in your network who would be interested in learning from this important discussion. |
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Throughout the month of October, our team had the pleasure of hosting three roundtables for PIOW Sponsors and invited guests to discuss COVID and post-COVID trends in HR management, talent recruiting and retention, and ERG engagement. Our conversations were incredibly insightful and we are looking forward to hosting more of these sessions the future. Have a roundtable topic suggestion? Let us know. |
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PIOW Board Strategic Planning Meeting |
Our Board of Directors has been hard at work preparing and delivering LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion content.
For the first time in nearly two years, the PIOW Board was able to gather in-person to begin building out a programmatic strategy for 2022. We’re working on some exciting projects, and we can’t wait to bring them to life soon.
Custom Consulting for PIOW Partners
PIOW President John Basile and Board Member Bryan Vermes traveled to Western Mass to meet with the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Team, facilitate an educational session and panel with their staff, and welcome their organization as a new sponsor.
Interested in hosting similar sessions at your organization? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about our consulting curriculum.
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Announcing New PIOW Sponsors |
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Audax Group is a premier capital partner for the middle market with the mission of building long-term value in their companies. Our team is proud to begin supporting Audax's LGBTQ+ inclusion goals heading into 2022. |
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The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership accelerates student achievement in Springfield’s underperforming schools. SEZP has demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering equitable spaces for staff and students. We look forward to continuing our work together throughout the coming year. |
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PTC is a tech leader and digital innovator, helping its customers improve efficiency, maximize revenue growth, and reduce operational costs. We're thrilled to welcome PTC as a partner and to have Kameelah Benjamin-Fuller, PTC's CDO and CSR Leader joining our Building Resilient Organizations Panel on 11/16. |
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Community Updates and Events |
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Trans Day of Remembrance: Organizations and Resources
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November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), a day observed annually to honor lives lost to acts of anti-transgender hate and violence. In recognition of Trans Awareness Month and TDOR, we ask that you take a moment to visit and consider supporting the following organizations that directly impact or advocate on behalf of trans and non-binary communities. |
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2021 MA Conferences for Woman: Hiring and Speaking Events
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12.1.21 | 2021 Virtual Career Fair |
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12.2.21 |2021 MA Conference for Women |
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Though dubbed the Massachusetts Conference for Women, these events welcome professionals of all genders. Participate in a free virtual career fair on 12/1 to chat with employers, share your resume, and receive career advice. On 12/2, join the MA Conference for Women for a day of inspiration, motivation, and connection - wherever you are. Click here to learn more about this conference and its keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. |
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Pride in Our Workplace Sponsors |
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Our Sponsors make our work possible. We are grateful for their ongoing partnership. To join us in championing LGBTQ+ inclusion, email [email protected] or visit our Partners page to learn more .
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Warmly Yours,
The PIOW Team
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Pride in Our Workplace (PIOW) is a Massachusetts nonprofit and a 501(c)(3) organization comprised of LGBTQ professionals and allies from industry-leading companies in New England. |
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