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LGBT+ Inclusion at Work
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LGBT+ Inclusion at Work

A Global Outlook

Deloitte
Deloitte, 2022
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Deloitte surveyed LGBT+ employees around the world in 2022 to learn about their daily experience and find out where organizational inclusion efforts are succeeding or falling short. The resulting report offers key data-based insights, suggesting employers have made important strides but need to further strengthen workplace cultures to allow LGBT+ workers to thrive. The survey represented 12 countries and all major industries. Respondents identified as gay, bisexual and lesbian; a small percentage identified as transgender or nonbinary.

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Most employers have taken action on LGBT+ inclusion – and are seeing results.

A global, cross-industry survey of 600 LGBT+ employees showed the majority of employers have prioritized inclusion, taking actions such as communicating positively about LGBT+ workers, supporting allyship programs and incorporating inclusion into recruitment campaigns. Around four-out-of-five respondents said their employers have taken action on LGBT+ inclusion, and 95% said this action has translated into meaningful levels of support.

Employers’ support for LGBT+ employees has increased workers’ sense of belonging and contributed to higher retention rates. Seventy percent of respondents said they feel positive about remaining with their employer as a result of its LGBT+ inclusion efforts. Among respondents in global organizations, 93% said their employers’ inclusion actions are having a positive effect on the level of support they perceive...

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Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services. 

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