HRC Partners with IBM to Promote LGBT Workplace Equality Across the Americas

Today, HRC Foundation in partnership with IBM, the world’s largest information technology employer, is launching a two-week, five-country series of business workshops across Latin America to promote LGBT workplace inclusion. The forums will bring together hundreds of corporate leaders and civil society stakeholders to bolster greater LGBT inclusion in Colombia, Chile, Peru, Argentina and Mexico, building off the success of HRC’s in-country programs in Mexico, Equidad MX: Programa Global de Equidad Laboral and Chile, Equidad CL: Programa Global de Equidad Laboral,

“As HRC expands its partnerships across the Americas, we are excited to join IBM in these meetings of Latin and global businesses where we will be sharing strategies for best practices and, most importantly, developing actionable steps to create more welcoming and inclusive workplaces for LGBT employees,” said Deena Fidas, HRC Director of HRC Equidad MX and HRC Foundation’s Workplace Equality Program. “Through this initiative, we are exploring new opportunities to expand our efforts to raise the level of LGBT engagement across the Americas.”

“Promoting talent and inclusive workplaces for all employees is an intrinsic part of our corporate values. Our long-standing commitment to LGBT equality has paved the way to expand these efforts across borders,” said Tony Tenicela, IBM Global Leader, Marketplace Diversity and Workforce Engagement Services. “When we incorporate inclusive policies and practices into our business, we create opportunities for employees to achieve their full potential. IBM is proud to provide a workplace environment where employees are free to be who they are and we are especially proud to serve as models for diversity and inclusion for employers across Latin America.” Read more via HRC