Author: Amy C. Waninger
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Welcoming LGBTQ+ Employees: 6 Strategies [364 words]
Why Should Companies Show They Value LGBTQ+ Employees? Employers know that employees need to bring their full selves to work if they are to contribute at the highest levels. At the same time, research tells us that half of LGBTQ employees are still in the closet at work. (Source: Human Rights Campaign). Many companies have created Resource…
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To Be or Not To Be: Out at Work [321 words]
Many LGBTQ+ employees struggle with whether or not to be out at work. Being out is never a one-time event, but an endless process of social calculation and self-disclosure. On the other hand, staying closeted is exhausting and, for many people, feels dishonest. Clearly, there are no easy answers. If you’re wrestling with this decision,…
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Coming Out as Bisexual in the Insurance Industry [792 words]
In February 2018, I committed to out myself to over 50,000 people, almost entirely at once, as part of an education initiative at a Fortune 100 insurance company. In truth, I had made my decision nearly a year prior and was just waiting to be asked! I don’t go out of my way to hide…
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Insurance Certification Options for Data Analytics [554 words]
Are you an insurance professional looking to boost your résumé with new credentials? Consider a new insurance certification in data analytics. Why Data Analytics? You’ve probably heard a lot lately about big data, predictive modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. These concepts are all possible because of the enormous amounts of data being produced every day.…
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#MeToo Backlash Is Real. And Wrong. [757 words]
Several of my colleagues have asked me — numerous times — to weigh in on the #MeToo Backlash. It seems that some men are retreating into their corner offices and private golf clubs to avoid false accusations of sexism and sexual assault. They have it all wrong. First, A Brief Herstory Lesson For a lot…
