Five ways to be an ally to your LGBTQ+ colleaguesÂ
A bad experience with just one colleague can negatively impact whether an LGBTQ+ person feels safe at work. Luis Ornelas, a member of the IMD MBA class of 2023, offers his advice...

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Continue readingJune 16, 2023 • by Luis Ornelas in Management • 7 min read
A bad experience with just one colleague can negatively impact whether an LGBTQ+ person feels safe at work. Luis Ornelas, a member of the IMD MBA class of 2023, offers his advice...
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