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postsSeptember 22nd, 2009
The Advocate quotes Jennifer Brown
Just posted: Jennifer Brown was recently quoted in this article in The Advocate on JBC’s stance employee benefits for LGBT employees:
Diversity consultant Jennifer Brown, who works with firms to create strategies on hiring and engaging gay employees, says companies need to be aware that policies on the books, while a start, don’t always ensure that people feel safe working on the factory floor.
“[Companies] can’t guarantee that all people follow their rules,” Brown says, adding that employee resource groups need to watch out for homophobia and mistreatment at all levels—not just at corporate headquarters. “There are people regionally who have a lot of clout and impact how LGBT folks are treated.