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Nationwide’s Kirt Walker puts people first

For Kirt Walker, president and chief operating officer of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.’s financial services business, people come first. “My management philosophy comes down to what I call the four Ps,” he said. “The first P is always people. Then, it’s planning, performance and partnerships.” Putting people first is what Nationwide does too, committing significant
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PFLAG to discuss wide range of topics, present awards at 2015 National Convention

With the theme “We Are The Change” and its ongoing efforts to support and unite LGBTQ individuals with parents, families, friends and allies, PFLAG is hosting its 2015 National Convention in Nashville Oct. 16-18. Sessions will cover a variety of topics, including: Advocacy for LGBTQ youth in foster care. Expanding ethnic and racial diversity in
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HRC survey finds more cities working toward LGBT equality

Each year, the Human Rights Campaign issues the Municipality Equality Index, a scorecard on cities and their support of LGBT individuals who live and work locally. The study – now in its third year – ranked each city on nondiscrimination laws, relationship recognition, employment and contracting policies, inclusiveness of city services, law enforcement and municipal
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HRC LGBT health care equality leaders increase by 101 percent

In its most recent study of equal treatment of LGBT individuals in health care settings, the Human Rights Campaign found that most organizations surveyed have changed policies to ensure all patients and their guests feel welcomed and that they are in good hands. The HRC Healthcare Equality Index is an annual guide developed to meet
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Cargill spreads message of inclusion at Minneapolis LGBT Pride parade

  Team Cargill made a strong showing earlier this summer at the Twin Cities Pride Parade in Minneapolis and did not go unnoticed. “You know you’re in the Midwest when Cargill employees march with farm equipment,” joked one Twitter user, apparently impressed with the massive fertilizer spreader that followed the company’s delegation. The Minneapolis Pride
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HRC hails historic EEOC ruling on employment discrimination

The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, praised the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for its July 16 ruling affirming that it considers employment discrimination based on sexual orientation to be prohibited under the sex discrimination provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. “Discrimination has
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RBC Wealth Management U.S. CEO focuses on diversity

COVER STORY   In 2012, John Taft, CEO of RBC Wealth Management-U.S. and great-grandson of President William Howard Taft, joined more than 50 current and former CEOs to publicly oppose a constitutional amendment that would have banned same-sex marriage in Minnesota. For Taft, marriage equality makes sense economically and personally.   Economic impact Diversity and
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Diversity & inclusion is a crucial business strategy

Rejecting bias and bigotry in favor of acceptance and appreciation and incorporating this policy into an organization’s strategic vision is the central theme of D.A. Abrams’ book, “Diversity & Inclusion: The Big Six Formula for Success,” published in 2013. As the chief diversity and inclusion officer for the U.S. Tennis Association, he has set the
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Athlete Ally promotes inclusiveness on and off the field

By Melissa Lowery Soon after enrolling at the University of Maryland, Hudson Taylor befriended lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students in his theatre classes and became increasingly aware of the pain caused by homophobic behavior. After years of witnessing the use of homophobic language and demeaning humor — especially in sports — he knew he
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United Nations pursues equality around the world and at home

By Oksana Dlaboha As the United Nations appeals to all corners of the world to advance the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and renounce homophobia, the organization applies the same standard to its role as an employer by incorporating protections into its human resources policies to ensure the equal rights of
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