Inclusivity in the workplace is essential to have a happy and friendly work environment for everyone, no matter their gender, race, religion, beliefs, or sexuality. It is important to understand the impact of discrimination within any environment including companies. We are going to look at the LGBTQ+ community, what this means, and how to make the workplace more inclusive.
What is LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ is an acronym meaning Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning and more such as Intersex, Asexual, Non-binary, etc. It is used to describe a community of people who identify as one or more of these terms. To learn more about the meaning of each of these identities, please read here: https://mindout.org.uk/mindouts-lgbtq-glossary/
The importance of representation
Representation is important for people to feel heard and be comfortable in their own skin. Seeing others who are like them, come from similar backgrounds, or share their experiences can make them feel less isolated and alone. Moreover, representation can also help break down stereotypes, feeling as though you can be part of the team without feeling uncomfortable or judged.