Want to Be an Ally (or Help One Out)? Foundational Ally Skills

Roughly half of LGBTQ+ adults remain closeted at work. In this learning session, participants (whether LGBTQ+ or not) will find out why that matters and the impact it has on the bottom line for organizations. They’ll learn the capacity that allies have to create change. We’ll also provide space to honestly discuss the barriers to expressing support in the workplace. Finally, participants will get strategies and tools needed to be part of creating a real sense of belonging.

Beginner to Intermediate

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Course Length

90 minutes (in-person or hybrid), 60 minutes (online)

Who this course is for

General audience, no prior knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues required.

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Companies and institutions dedicated to inclusion have led the way to creating policies that protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) employees from discrimination and harassment. Leveraging current best practices and PFLAG’s more than 50 years of experience, this session will:

Review the PFLAG and LGBTQ+ basics including core terminology;

Characterize who allies are and the journey that they take over time to grow their skills;

Make the business and marketplace case for why LGBTQ+ inclusion is a relevant issue for all organizations;

Identify and discuss the individual barriers that allies face that may create roadblocks to demonstrating their support; and

Discuss concrete, straightforward actions that allow employees to overcome barriers, express support, and create a workplace that is psychologically safe for LGBTQ+ employees.

Customized learning options for HR Professionals, Recruiters, C-Suite, etc. are available.

Online only events may be scheduled for 75 minutes, to allow for an extended Q&A session with the PFLAG team.

Participant Materials

the guide to being a straight ally

Leading With Love... Actions for Allies

PFLAG Glossary