LGBT
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+.
CPD: supporting transgender people in work
In the second article in her two-part series, Dawn Wyvern looks at practical ways employers, with the help of occupational...
Transitioning at work: Aoife Martin talks to Oven-Ready HR
This powerful, moving and uplifting interview on Oven-Ready HR shines a light on the extraordinary journey and bravery shown by Aoife Martin.
CPD: Transition period – supporting employees through gender transitioning
The process of gender transitioning is complex and not undertaken lightly. As Dawn Wyvern explains in the first of a...
LGBT inclusivity: Post-pandemic steps for HR
Amazon's Gareth Johnson outlines some next steps on LGBT inclusivity as employers consider a return to the office.
Christian actress loses legal case after anti-LGBT comments
An actress who was stripped of a role following the discovery of anti-gay comments on Facebook has lost a tribunal...
LGBT+ workers experience higher levels of conflict at work
More than four in 10 LGB+ workers have experienced a work-based conflict in the last year, rising to 55% for trans workers.
TSB sets diversity targets for first time
TSB has for the first time set targets to increase diversity within its organisation.
How to keep LGBT employees safe abroad
It may not seem a burning issue right now, but there good reasons for firms to meet the needs of LGBT+ employees who need to travel or be resident abroad.
KMPG partner pay cut by 11% as it sets out hybrid working plan
KPMG has cut the pay of its UK partners by 11% and is rethinking its office estate as it focuses...
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Unilever to require all suppliers to pay living wage
Unilever has set out wide-ranging plans to improve equality and access to skills in bid to benefit society internationally.
Transgender people more likely to be out of work and on lower pay
Transgender people are more likely to be unemployed and to receive lower wages compared to non-transgender people, according to a...
Public bodies ‘paying thousands’ for LGBT diversity champion status
More than 850 organisations in the public and private sectors are part of Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme, which gives employers guidance on LGBT inclusion.
BBC journalists banned from attending ‘controversial’ events
BBC journalists are no longer able to attend events that may be ‘controversial’, including demonstrations about LGBT issues or Black...
What does the Jaguar Land Rover judgment mean for employers?
A recent tribunal judgment found that non-binary individuals can fall under the protected characteristic of gender reassignment. Employers should review...
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