Date: Fri, 28 Apr 95 21:35:10 EDT From: "Ellen Greenblatt" GEORGE SIMONS INTERNATIONAL -- 1995 International Partners Press Division The Galleria Office Park 740 Front St., Suite 335 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 USA Tel 408-426-9608 fax 408-457-8590 E-Mail: GSINTLSCCA@AOL.COM SEXUAL ORIENTATION IN THE WORKPLACE: Gay Men, Lesbians, Bisexuals & Heterosexuals Working Together "I spend most of my time at work and I want to feel comfortable there." "I want our diverse work team to be more productive," "How do I deal with the uneasy feelings I have around the issue?" "How do we as a company welcome and eupport all our employees?" A new book sensitively addresses the hottest--and often most controversial--topic in interpersonal relations today. Designed to be read with a pencil or pen in hand, Sexual Orientation in the Workplace is ideal for all coworkers and managers in a diversity training setting or for self- study use. Authors Amy J. Zuckerman and Dr. George F. Simons use a non-threatening approach that involves the reader in looking at his or her background, behaviors and work environment. Zuckerman says, "We don't seek to change anyone, but know that people--and organizations--need skills and systems in this area. Ultimately, we need to be each others' allies, which only spells financial success for companies." Part One illustrates the realities of today's workforce, workplace-appropriate terms, gives a way to measure your firm's climate, and uses case studies from successful companies. Part Two covers The Personal Challenge each of us faces: addressing myths and facts about each other, our behavior, gender issues, religion, the work closet, and how to be allies. Part Three addresses The Organizational Response to sexual orientation: policies and politics, management issues, sexual harassment concerns, domestic partners' benefits, HIV and AIDS at work, the gay, lesbian and bisexual market, and more. Part Four is a comprehensive resource section of the nation's most helpful materials and organizations on the topic. Sexual Orientation in the Workplace is available from George Simons International (GSI) for $15.95 plus S&H and CA Sales Tax where applicable. GSI offers a range of generous quantity discounts for training groups, distribution to clients, customers and employees and is willing to customize the book for organizations who would like their own information, illustrations, cases, policies, etc., included in the text. GSI has been have been partnering with customers who want to deal with this topic in their organization providing training and consulting. The authors are also available for media interviews. The authors would like to know if you are interested in using this book and ask your support in the form of information, contacts, people you know might be interested in using or hearing more about this book or the work it represents, distributors, resellers, etc. They will be continually updating and expanding this resource, so they are looking for new ideas, tips, resources, etc., that you know of or which have worked for you when dealing with sexual orientation issues. Thanks for your time and, in advance, for your thoughts and ideas. - Amy Zuckerman and George Simons Amy J. Zuckerman is a writer, editor and facilitator on diversity issues. Dr. George Simons is an international trainer and consultant on organizational diversity and a designer of the DIVERSOPHYx game. CONTACT: George Simons International The Galleria Office Park 740 Front St., Suite 335 Santa Cruz, Ca 95060 USA Tel 408-426-9608 fax 408-457-8590 Email: GSIntlSCCA@AOL.COM