Out, proud and at ease in the workplace

摘要

The proportion of people identifying as heterosexual in the UK is falling, especially among younger generations, but individuals are still afraid to be 'out' at work. What could organisations do to create inclusive workplaces where LGBTQ+ employees can be completely themselves and thrive? LGBTQ+ INCLUSION of employees in the workplace is still not a guarantee for every organisation. About one in five LGBT employees have experienced verbal bullying at work because of their sexual orientation, and people keep themselves 'in the closet' because they believe it would be career-limiting to be 'out'.