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Becoming Visible in the Workplace: Changing Times for Gays and Lesbians
Program Code:
610
Date:
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Time:
1:15 PM to 2:30 PM
EST
SPEAKER
:
Mark Brostoff
Description
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (GLBT) students preparing for entry into the work force are faced with career planning challenges related to their sexual orientation. GLBT students often find that university life has been a supportive environment, with many colleges offering GLBT resources and nondiscrimination policies. The workplace can be quite different from the college campus in terms of openness and support. For some GLBT students, sexual orientation is an integral part of their identity while others prefer a separation between their personal and professional lives. To make a smooth transition, it is helpful for employers to understand the continual coming-out process for gay employees and the impact on workplace productivity.