CORPORATE
Having gone in and spoken to a number of corporations and companies, Brock sees the importance of creating shifts in corporate settings. Not only does it lead to happy employees free to be themselves and live their life but it also can be of benefit to the corporation.
“One study found that happy employees are up to 20% more productive than unhappy employees. When it comes to salespeople, happiness has an even greater impact, raising sales by 37%. But the benefits don’t end there.”
Happy employees are also good news for organizations: The stock prices of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work for" rose 14% per year from 1998 to 2005, while companies not on the list only reported a 6% increase. “
Creating an inclusive work environment where people can be their authentic self without fear of judgment or ramification leads to happier employees which in turn leads to greater productivity.
TESTIMONIALS
"The Northern Sports Industry Conference had the pleasure of having Brock McGillis address our delegates during a breakout session… managing to deliver a ‘WOW’ factor! Brock is a passionate and charismatic individual, who is able to convey his story in a way that leaves an impactful message to all listeners. Our delegates left his session with a greater understanding of acceptance."
Ryley Robinson
Co-Chair, Northern Sports Industry Conference
"One of my colleagues had Brock as a student and introduced me to him. Where I study gender and sexuality in ice hockey, I was pleased to make his acquaintance. We also both became involved with the You Can Play Project and are working together on a couple events in the hockey community through the lens of the organization. We frequently have long phone calls during which Brock comes up with a plethora of ideas to make the sporting community a better place for LGBTQ+ athletes. His passion, dedication, and innovativeness are infectious and I always leave our conversations with a renewed sense of determination where both my research and activism are concerned. He’s an integral part of the conversation about inclusion in sport and I commend him for taking on that role."
Dr. Cheryl A. MacDonald
Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Alberta and Co-Chair of You Can Play Project Western Board