Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) diversity includes all aspects of sexuality and gender identity. Employees perform best when they can be themselves so its important that employers provide a framework to ensure people identifying as LGBT are fully included. LGBT is sometimes lengthened to include Q (queer) and I (intersex) to make LGBTQI or LGBT+.
This year’s Personnel Today Awards EDI category for larger employers showcases a range of impactful approaches.
TUC poll: More than half of LGBTQ+ workers have been bullied or harassed at work, according to research from the union body.
The barrister Aillson Bailey has lost her appeal against Stonewall after she claimed the charity tried to silence her for her gender-critical views.
Equality watchdog updates guidance for job ads providing more clarity around 'occupational requirements', particularly in relation to sex.
A Christian has partly won his belief discrimination claim after a charity rescinded his job offer following the discovery of Facebook posts he had made.
Some 35% of retailers still have an all-white board, research into retail board diversity in 2024 has found.
Kemi Badenoch says a future Tory government would clarify sex and gender by defining sex as 'biological sex' in the Equality Act.
Two in five LGBTQ+ workers have faced discrimination at work, with many considering quitting their jobs or alternative careers.
The debate on sex and gender has become polarised. What are the challenges for HR and how should employers respond?
Scottish Parliament staff have been banned from wearing rainbow lanyards to show LGBTQ+ pride to remove perceived bias risk.
Christian actress Seyi Omooba to take case to Court of Appeal following EAT decision that she had not been religiously discriminated against.
Professor Jo Phoenix agrees to settlement with Open University after winning claim for discrimination due to her gender-critical beliefs.
Five-year legal battle continues after Kristie Higgs wins right to have religious discrimination case heard by Court of Appeal.
Three-quarters of Gen Z jobseekers who are LGBTQ+ say they are reluctant to join companies where they can’t be out at work.
Paid leave for fertility treatment is back on the table, but this is only the beginning of a long road to reducing stigma around infertility.
