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Developing Inclusive LGBTQ+ Policies to Further Workplace Equality
A third of LGBTQ+ staff in the UK have hidden their LGBTQ+ identity in fear of discrimination in the workplace. Emma Green, Head of Diversity and Inclusion at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy discusses using staff input to develop inclusive policies to further LGBTQ+ equality in the workplace.
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Using Staff Networks to Support LGBTQ+ Career Development
40% of LGBTQ+ people have experienced conflict in the workplace according to CIPD research. John Peart, Chair of the Civil Service LGBTQ+ Network shares how they developed a mentoring scheme for LGBTQ+ colleagues in the civil service, providing them with the tools needed to develop their careers and overcome challenges in the workplace.
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Supporting LGBTQ+ Colleagues with Mental Health in the Workplace
LGBTQ+ people are 1 and a half times more likely to develop depression and anxiety. Sarah Stephenson-Hunter, Staff Disability Advisor and Trans Lead at the University of Oxford shares how we can be better allies in supporting LGBTQ+ colleagues with their mental health.
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Creating Inclusive and Supportive Workplace Cultures for LGBTQ+ Colleagues
More than a third of LGBTQ+ staff have hidden their identity at work for fear of discrimination. In this video, Ian Adams, Director of Membership and Stakeholder Management at NHS Resolutions, shares his personal experiences and insights into how organisations can strive to create more inclusive working environments for LGBTQ+ colleagues.
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Championing Trans, Non-Binary and Non-Gender Employees within the Workplace
Around 0.2% of the UK population identify as trans, and 0.1% as non-binary or other gender according to the census. This case study discusses fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture for trans, non-binary, and non-gender employees.
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How Power and Privilege Shape LGBTQ+ Inclusion Work
For LGBT+ workers, their gender identity, expression, or sexuality can often work against them. In this article we’ll discuss the differences in power and privilege amongst the LGBT+ community and their colleagues and how this impacts inclusion work.
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Tackling LGBT+ Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual harassment in the workplace can take many forms, and there are specific types that affect members of the LGBT+ community. In this article we’ll be looking at the Trade Unions Congress’ (TUC) work on tackling sexual harassment towards LGBT+ workers.
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The Freedom to be Your Authentic Self
Rachel Salmon discusses the Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service’s LGBT+ & Allies Network.
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