Even though June is Pride Month, it’s important to carry on the values of Pride through the rest of the year. Although Pride is a great way to celebrate the impact and history of the LGBTQ+ community, it’s important to remember that, as a society, there is still a lot of work to do in order to reach a more equitable and inclusive culture, especially in the workplace.
The National Center for Transgender Equality found that more than 25% of transgender people have lost a job due to bias, and more than 75% have experienced some form of discrimination in the workplace. Trasngender employees and people of color have reported higher rates of harassment, assault, instances of refusal to hire, and other workplace violations based on their identities.
Transgender workers are some of the most vulnerable and targeted individuals in the workplace, and in 2023, it’s a necessity that companies develop robust and comprehensive measure that ensure the safety, equity, and inclusion of transgender employees in the workplace.
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There’s definitely a learning curve around LGBTQ+ issues in the workplace. For some employers, they may be wondering why this is such an important issue for them to address.
What might surprise them is that there are a slew of benefits to improving working conditions for not just members of the LGBTQ+ community, but everyone: improved company culture, ethical necessity, more inclusive culture, more positive workplace, less toxicity in the workplace, more productivity, and more earnings!
Below are a few reasons why it’s important to create a more LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace today.
Whether you’re looking out for the safety and wellbeing of your workers or the efficacy of your business to succeed, creating a more inclusive workplace for members of the LGBTQ+ community is a win for everybody.
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So how do companies implement policies that ensure transgender people feel welcome and protected in the workplace?
Below we’ll get into some clear, actionable policies you can start implementing today to create a more inclusive workplace for transgender workers.
When people feel safe, protected, and authentically themselves at work, they can begin to reach their full potential as employees. Creating a positive and inclusive work environment isn’t just good for LGBTQ+ workers, it’s good for everyone in the office.
Companies who get this right will not only improve conditions in their offices, but they’ll be able to build a reputation as a caring, inclusive, and trusted organization for years to come.
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