5 Ways to Create an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplace
January 26, 2023Modern company success is measured in how well a business can reflect an ever-progressing society. Diversity and inclusion should be at the forefront of any industry that wishes to excel, and maintaining safety and happiness in staff from all backgrounds and identities is the key. Here are five methods to ensure both LGBTQ+ employees and business leaders can strive for an inclusive environment.
1. Use Inclusive Language
The use of inclusive language is imperative in creating a safe space at work. It may seem initially insignificant, but small changes in the language we use can hugely impact a person’s confidence and how comfortable they feel at work. Defaulting to a heteronormative mindset by assuming opposite-gendered pronouns when discussing an employee’s romantic life, or misgendering trans and non-binary staff can push people back into the closet. It’s better to ask or use inclusive gender-neutral language than to risk causing any negative psychological effect or generating a workspace that doesn’t feel safe and open.
A recent survey conducted by myGwork revealed that 9 out of 10 students and graduates would feel more inclined to work somewhere that they knew was committed to inclusion. In an ever-changing work landscape, diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of any successful business now. With the help of the brand new myGwork Academy, you can ensure that your company is up to date in displaying allyship, and that your LGBTQ+ staff feel safe, included and listened to.
With informative and interactive practical exercises, this e-learning hub will advise the best action to take regarding DE&I issues. Fast, flexible and convenient, the myGwork Academy is designed to help inspire progressive attitudes and inclusive culture in every workspace.
By working to construct an environment that is well-educated on current issues and respectful behavior, every member of staff can thrive and focus their energy on progressing company success, benefiting employees and employers alike. Check out the brand new myGwork Academy now!