Corporate Equality Efforts

NE Florida LGBT Corporate Roundtable

History• October 2007, JASMYN Coming Out Day Breakfast• April 2008, JASMYN hosted corporate networking event• Jan. 2009, a second gathering; LGBT Corporate Roundtable• Feb. 2010, third corporate roundtable gathering; quarterly

meetings set• Volunteer Steering Committee established; vision and

mission developed• Late 2010, FCDC Board agreed to incorporate the NE FL

LGBT Corporate Roundtable as it’s first “affinity” group linked to FCDC

• 2011, two committees were formed: Education and Communication

NE Florida LGBT Corporate Roundtable• Vision:– is dedicated to the advancement and awareness of

Florida LGBT equality in the workplace. We will create opportunities for greater visibility by connecting efforts of our corporate and member organizations with the NE FL community which will drive unity and build alliances.

– We will do this by:• Educating members• Promoting LGBT employee resource programs; best

practices• Facilitate community outreach and education• Support the events of the community

17 Member Companies

• 3 Companies recognized on the 2011 Diversity INC. Top 50 Companies for Diversity

• 1 Recognized on the 2011 Diversity Inc. Top 10 Regional Companies

• 1 Recognized on the 2011 Diversity Inc. Top 10 Companies for LGBT Employees

• 6 Achieved 100% on the 2011 HRC Corporate Equality Index

Survey Results*10 respondents out of 17

Description of policy or behavior

Yes, this statement is true of my company

No, this statement is not true of my

company Don't know for

sure

1. Has Policy in place that prohibits discrimination based on Sexual Orientation 90% 10%

2. Provides Diversity Training that covers Sexual Orientation 80% 20%3. Has Policy in place that prohibits discrimination based on Gender Identity or Expression 70% 20% 10%4. Provides Diversity Training that covers Gender Identity or has supportive Gender Transition Guidelines 50% 40% 10%

5. Offers Transgender-Inclusive Insurance Coverage 50% 30% 20%

6. Offers Partner Health Insurance 80% 20%

7. Offers Partner Dental, Vision, COBRA, and Dependent Coverage 80% 20%

8. Offers other "Soft" Benefits for Partners. (If Yes, please list examples) 90% 10%9. Has Employer Supported Employee Resource Group or company wide Diversity Council 90% 10%

10. Would support an ERG for LGBTQ if Employees Express Interest 80% 10% 10%

11. Positively Engages the LGBTQ Community 100%