{"id":3583,"date":"2021-06-28T18:30:02","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T18:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recooty.com\/blog\/?p=3583"},"modified":"2024-09-09T15:18:49","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T09:48:49","slug":"how-to-ensure-lgbtq-inclusion-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recooty.com\/blog\/how-to-ensure-lgbtq-inclusion-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Ensure LGBTQ+ Inclusion In The Workplace | Pride Month Special"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3583\" class=\"elementor elementor-3583\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18d19a0 single_inner_blog e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"18d19a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e2f123 e-con-full case_left_sticky e-flex e-con e-child\" 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frankly has been burdened and tormented for decades now, the last year has proven to be culturally revolutionizing. Yes, we\u2019re talking about the LGBTQ+ community! According to some new data released in partnership with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/assets2.hrc.org\/files\/assets\/resources\/COVID19-EconomicImpact-IssueBrief-042220.pdf?_ga=2.167307198.1827275460.1624635674-548780778.1624635674\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PSB Research<\/a>, LGBTQ+ people are more likely to have experienced a cut in work hours and feeling that their personal finances are in worse shape. So, the pandemic had a greater impact on the LGBTQ+ workforce. However, it is important to remember that talent is not bounded by any restriction and certainly not by gender orientation. This pride month, here\u2019s how to ensure LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.<\/p>\n<p>Having said that, in this post, we will walk you through everything you need to know to have a more inclusive approach while handling the LGBTQ+ workforce. 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What does LGBTQ+ refer to?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a179b4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a179b4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In a nutshell, the LGBTQ+ community includes all the people who identify themselves as of any sexual orientation other than male or female. To be more specific, the term LGBTQ+ refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people.\u00a0The most important thing to note here is that it may include people of other sexualities like pansexual and asexual people.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e760a38 e-con-full tab_blog e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e760a38\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-670f964 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"670f964\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Some Facts About LGBTQ+ Community In Workplace<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-026fc50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"026fc50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now that we\u2019ve known who are the people categorized in the LGBTQ+ community, it\u2019s now important for us to know some facts about the LGBTQ+ and their existence in the global workforce. The truth to know here is that LGBTQ+ employees are very underrepresented in any workspace. We sure have evolved into a progressive society. However, let\u2019s take a look at some numbers which state otherwise.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/featured-insights\/diversity-and-inclusion\/how-the-lgbtq-plus-community-fares-in-the-workplace\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">McKinsey &amp; Co. report<\/a>found that most companies\u2019 stated commitments towards the inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community haven\u2019t translated into results effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul> <br>\n<p>Also,<a href=\"https:\/\/assets2.hrc.org\/files\/assets\/resources\/AWorkplaceDivided-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a Human Rights Campaign survey<\/a>found that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>46% of the LGBTQ+ workers are still closeted at work.<\/li>\n<li>Half of the LGBTQ+ workers are still not open about their identities at their workplaces.<\/li>\n<li>1 in 5 LGBTQ workers has had coworkers imply that they should dress in a specific way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The ultimate truth is that LGBTQ+ workers do not feel safe to work everywhere. So, in today\u2019s work environment, the inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community has become very important. It is very important to ensure that your LGBTQ+ employees feel comfortable and safe to be able to bring their complete selves to work.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, recently we\u2019ve had companies embracing the trends of the pride month. However, changing outward appearances may not always translate into daily practice. Changing your company\u2019s logo into a rainbow filter may seem enough. But there\u2019s a lot more when it comes to the inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community. So, here are some of the best practices on how to ensure LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-615ba49 e-con-full tab_blog e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"615ba49\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fa61f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1fa61f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adopt LGBTQ+ Friendly Hiring Strategies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b414319 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b414319\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most important steps towards being more inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community is to actually attract more LGBTQ+ talents. The reason why you\u2019re not able to attract more such candidates is that your hiring process lacks diversity. That\u2019s why you need to remove bias from your recruiting process. To do this, the first step you need to do is expand your search. Doing this may involve posting your job ads beyond your already existing network. Also, you can pre-test your employees based on their work and have a diverse interview panel. Taking all these steps will help in hiring the right person for the job, irrespective of their gender or sexual orientation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c8cf29 e-con-full tab_blog e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3c8cf29\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee16d36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee16d36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Don\u2019t Make Unnecessary Assumptions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30a161c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30a161c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There\u2019s no denying the fact that we all are prone to having stereotypes when it comes to assuming who belongs to the LGBTQ+ community. We tend to make assumptions based on appearances. However, the truth is you can\u2019t tell if someone is LGBTQish just by looking at them. So, when an LGBTQ+ person is hired at a workplace, the tendency to make assumptions can make a very unwelcoming environment for them. So, in general, it\u2019s the best practice to just not assume anything about anyone. Instead, educate your staff to treat everyone in your team equally, irrespective of their gender orientation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecbafa1 e-con-full tab_blog e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ecbafa1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-862b8f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"862b8f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">State Your Intentions And Policies Loud And Clear<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4296305 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4296305\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It\u2019s easier to change appearances, change logos, use rainbow flags and even tweet about happy pride month. However, what really matters is how you build your set of rules and policies to actually take a step towards including the LGBTQ+ community. Not just this, your policies should be loud and clear. Enough for the LGBTQ+ community to interpret them properly. LGBTQ+ inclusion policies should be at the center of your diversity and equality policies. From pension schemes to parental leaves, every aspect should be equal for the LGBTQ+ community as well. Communicate your policies and intentions to your employees from all the management levels via diversity training and seminars.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd117a4 e-con-full tab_blog e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dd117a4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6a3dda elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6a3dda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Be Thoughtful About The Pronouns You Use<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39e40ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39e40ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Deciding on what pronouns to use for the LGBTQ+ community can be like treading on eggshells. The fact is that using pronouns in emails, business meetings, and other formalities has been a prevalent practice in the business world. However, when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community, using the right pronouns can be a tricky business. It is quite evident from the fact that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tallo.com\/blog\/genz-demands-diversity-inclusion-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">88% of Gen Z candidates think it\u2019s important<\/a>\u00a0for recruiters to ask them their pronouns. Using pronouns is a common way to address someone based on their gender. 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