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title: Understanding LGBTQI+ in the Workplace
description: Your approach to diversity and inclusion in regards to LGBTQI+ will have huge implications on your retention and staff happiness. Understanding this broad group of people is the first step.
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# Understanding LGBTQI+ in the Workplace.

**“60% of gay men and 63% of lesbians say they avoid social events or talking about their families and personal lives at work.****”**

For LGBTQI+ employees, worries about safety, bullying, and losing out on opportunities often mean they don’t come out or feel comfortable being themselves at work, which can leave many feeling underrepresented and isolated.

 

In a truly inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and safe to be themselves, these worries are alleviated and results in better employee morale, bringing benefits to the business in terms of productivity and profitability, and improved retention.

You can't paint all diverse groups with the same brush and taking time to understand the varying needs of individuals based on background is key to creating a truly inclusive workplace. 

## In this guide:

- What is LGBTQI+ Inclusion and why is it important?
- Key goals and criteria for building an inclusive workplace
- Statistics and data on LQBTQI+ in the workplace
- The difference between transactional and transformational inclusion

- What makes an inclusive employer
- Four forms of active Allyship you can implement today
- Examples of microagressions
- Industry resources you can use to further your learning

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