Resource File

Angelina Chapin writes that according to a 2009 study, lesbians who are not part of a "traditional family" spend more time investing in their careeers and thus earn a wage premium.    

Charles Berardesco, General Counsel of Constellation Energy Group and recipient of the “Out & Proud” award from the US National LGBT Bar Association for leadership in the LGBT community, answers questions about the importance of being out in the work-place and leading by example.

Paul Douglas,  then Executive Vice President of Commercial Banking, TD Bank Financial Group and chair of TD’s Diversity Leadership Council, writes about TD Bank’s experiences with its LGBT-focused diversity program and why diversity is good for business.

In its annual survey, the US-based Human Rights Campaign benchmarks and reports on America's largest public companies and law firms on their commitment to LGBT inclusiveness and openness to diversity in the workplace. 

In its seminal 2007 US report, Catalyst defines the LGBT community, describes the then current state of US legislation, and identifies the main components of the business case for LBGT inclusion. 

In its report, Catalyst reports on Canadian employment practices and demonstrates how creating an LGBT-inclusive workplace benefits all employees.