A vital component of a comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategy is the inclusion of LGBTQ+ employees. Successfully recruiting, retaining, developing, and advancing LGBTQ+ employees helps organizations compete effectively for talent, minimize attrition costs, and better access consumer markets.
The top five recommendations to build workplace allyship are identifying and addressing discrimination, providing educational opportunities, moving from performative to genuine allyship, speaking up publicly and inclusively, and enabling managers and ERGs to be effective allies.
of LGBTQ+ employees report leaving a job because the work environment did not accept them.
of US LGBTQ+ employees are not out to their supervisors.
More than 100 countries observe Pride in different months; it's June in the US. It is a time to recognize the impact of LGBTQ+ people as well as the legal and societal challenges they still face. Companies should, however, be aware of performative allyship and take action so LGBTQ+ employees feel valued year round.
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Watch this webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss why performative policies lead to a decrease in employee trust, team performance, employee productivity, and retention.
Webinar Recording
Watch this webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss why performative policies lead to a decrease in employee trust, team performance, employee productivity, and retention.
Webinar Recording
Watch this webinar as we dive into the important role advocacy plays in creating more inclusivity for LGBTQIA+ team members.