Making your business LGBT-friendly is not just good – it's good for the bottom line
It’s not just the right thing to do. Most employees would leave their employer for one that was more inclusive
Microsoft France commits to promote diversity and LGBT+ inclusion
Microsoft France has committed to promoting diversity and inclusion by pledging to adhere to the L’Autre Cercle (Outer Circle) Charter – a promise to combat discrimination based on sex, lifestyles, sexual orientation, or gender identity, while ensuring full respect for different sexual orientations in the workplace.
LGBT rights in the European Union
LGBT rights in the European Union are protected under the European Union's (EU) treaties and law.
How can HR support the LGBTQ community in NZ?
‘Unfortunately, policies do not always translate into behavioural change’
Scotland Is First Country With National LGBTQ+ Inclusive Curriculum
When students return to school in Scotland this fall, they will be making history.
Why Many LGBT People Have Started Using A New Pride Flag
For the last 42 years, in the particular form of a flag with six distinct colours, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet, Gilbert Baker’s six stripe flag has been the internationally recognised symbol of the LGBT community.
The Global Divide on Homosexuality Persists
But increasing acceptance in many countries over past two decades
Why Many Businesses Are Becoming More Vocal In Support of LGBTQ Rights
The work of equality requires many voices, and the emergence of the business community as a major force for LGBTQ rights has changed the conversation.
Workplace Discrimination: The LGBT Workforce
The LGBT community is statistically one of the most discriminated against demographics in the world today.
LGBTQ Inequality in America
The negative misgivings around the LGBT community have become elaborate particularly due to the notions promoted through media outlets. Most events aired on media about this community have been majorly focused on the negative aspect.
A New LGBTQ Workforce Has Arrived—Inclusive Cultures Must Follow
Today’s LGBTQ workforce has undergone a fundamental, generational shift, both in how it defines itself and what it expects of workplace inclusion.
What does it mean to be an LGBTQ ‘ally’?
Genuine inclusion requires people to move beyond passive acceptance, and employers have a vital role to play, says Jess McNicholas
The Battles that Remain: Military Service and LGBT Equality
As recently as three years ago, gay, lesbian, and bisexual Americans in the armed forces were forced to keep their sexuality a secret or risk being discharged—a risk that would become a certainty if attempting to marry a person of the same sex. Therefore, the idea of extending military spousal benefits to same-sex spouses was inconceivable.
In stirring speech, Pete Buttigieg makes history again for LGBTQ Americans as first gay cabinet nominee
President-elect Joe Biden tapping Buttigieg this week as his pick for U.S. Transportation secretary.
LGBTQ Inclusion in Advertising & Media
This year, GLAAD has partnered with Procter & Gamble to release the “LGBTQ Inclusion in Advertising and Media” study, which measures the attitudes of non-LGBTQ Americans to exposure of LGBTQ people and images in the media.
Even with ruling, workplace still unequal for LGBTQ workers
While the Supreme Court says you can’t be fired for your sexual orientation or gender identity under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, there are still gaps.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Defining the Future for the LGBT Workforce
It turns out that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people continue to have a lot to lose in areas far beyond compensation, whether they are public about their orientation or not.
Can leaders insist employees support LGBTQ?
A US retailer which champions LGBTQ+ rights is being sued by former employees
US Supreme Court: Title VII Protects LGBTQ Workers From Discrimination
Employers that have not previously maintained policies prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity should update their policies and training materials.