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Overview
This report presents a groundbreaking exploration of the challenges faced by LGBTQI+ women and non-binary individuals in breaking through the “cement ceiling” within the workplace and society. With insights gathered from 2904 respondents in the UK and US, the study delves into the experiences of individuals across diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. The report highlights the added difficulties for trans, non-binary, and intersex individuals, emphasizing the importance of intersectionality in understanding and addressing these challenges. Overall, the report provides a rich and detailed analysis of the unique struggles faced by LGBTQI+ women and non-binary people in their professional and social spheres.
Key Insights
- Increase LGBTQ+ Leadership Representation: Set clear diversity goals for senior roles and create mentorship and sponsorship programs tailored to LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary employees.
- Build Inclusive Workplace Cultures: Normalize pronoun sharing, provide training on unconscious bias and intersectionality, and enforce strong anti-discrimination policies.
- Address Intersectional Barriers: Develop targeted programs for LGBTQ+ people of color, transgender employees, and others who face layered inequities, using disaggregated data to identify specific needs.
- Advance Inclusion Through Advocacy and Partnerships: Support inclusive public policy and collaborate with NGOs and community organizations to drive broader systemic change.
- Equip Employers With Practical Tools: Offer toolkits, hiring frameworks, and leadership workshops that help organizations implement meaningful nonbinary- and LGBTQ+-inclusive practices.
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