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Gay/Lesbian Nets Cast for Talent
By Simon Applebaum
The launch of MTV Networks' Logo on June 30 means there are now three networks that need to be sure gays and lesbians are well represented in their workforces--the others being here! TV and Q Television Network.
"We have to grow a culture where what we do at work reflects the diversity we put on the screen," says here! TV general manager Karen Flischel. Of the 25 staffers at here!, 45% are gay or lesbian, Flischel says. Search firms, job banks and specialty newspaper ads are used to attract gay and lesbian talent. The network also offers same-sex partner insurance.
At Q, 50 of its 73 employees are gay or lesbian. Q relies on gay/lesbian news organizations and websites to recruit talent, and consults with GLAAD, the advocacy organization representing gays and lesbians. Workplace benefits include partner insurance and an on-site doctor. "That's healthy for a good workplace relationship," says Q CEO Frank Olsen.
MTV Networks e-mailed a statement that noted that it recruits "without regard to...sex, gender expression."
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