The Alliance
Committed to advancing LGBTQ+ equality and achieving greater acceptance in the workplace and in society
A platform for convening a global network of LGBTQ+ senior leaders from prominent public, private, and social sector institutions who are committed to driving progress on issues facing the LGBTQ+ community
Our vision
As individuals
All members join The Alliance as individuals (that is, not as representatives of their organizations) and work at an individual level through their respective networks and platforms.
As change agents
The Alliance aims to influence workplace equality practices and policies, advance social acceptance in areas of the world with limited LGBTQ+ advancement to date, and promote other causes near and dear to the LGBTQ+ community.
Our work
The Alliance convenes global LGBTQ+ leaders to forge connections and share experiences. It has created a shared platform for members to build off of each other’s ideas and support one another in their efforts as leaders in their organizations and communities.
Social acceptance
Driving social equality and inclusion in the workplace by sharing best practices in countries such as India and Singapore
LGBTQ+ youth
Promoting data collection on topics related to LGBTQ+ youth to help them thrive in educational settings, the workplace, and in their personal lives
Strengthening our network
Using our collective network to connect and support one another, including driving progress on issues facing the broader LGBTQ+ community
Our People
Diana Ellsworth
Atlanta
Leads McKinsey’s diversity, equity, and inclusion work; directs initiatives focused on establishing inclusive, productive workplace cultures that support greater collaboration and innovation from a diverse workforce
Featured Insights
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Active allyship: Do your LGBTQ+ employees feel supported and included?
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Companies highlight their outreach efforts during Pride Month, but LGBTQ+ workers persistently report microaggressions and feelings of isolation at work. Here’s how LGBTQ+ employees report their workplace experience.
Podcast
LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace
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How to take action to support LGBTQ+ employees—not just during Pride Month, but year-round.
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LGBTQ+ voices: Speaking out and looking ahead
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LGBTQ+ business leaders speak about the challenges they face and what it takes to make the workplace more inclusive.
Podcast
How companies can make meaningful progress for LGBTQ+ employees
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Despite visible signs of progress, workplace challenges persist for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Here’s what companies can do to help their LGBTQ+ employees bring their authentic selves to work.
Article - McKinsey Quarterly
LGBTQ+ voices: Learning from lived experiences
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New research reveals the challenges that LGBTQ+ employees face, and six ways to help them bring their authentic selves to work.
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How the LGBTQ+ community fares in the workplace
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Despite visible corporate support, today’s workplace is falling short of full inclusion. Here’s what companies need to know.
Previous Highlights
The annual gatherings of The Alliance are the beginnings of conversations and connections that span the entire year.
2019
In 2019, The Alliance assembled in Florida over two days of inclusion and diversity programming focusing on personal, organizational, and societal growth. The group also previewed new research on LGBTQ+ leaders in the workplace.
2018
In 2018, the inaugural meeting of The Alliance took place in Lisbon, Portugal, bringing together more than 115 LGBTQ+ leaders from 19 countries across the public, private, and social sectors. During the gathering, leaders shared stories of their personal journeys and discussed the issues facing the LGBTQ community.