How Can You Better Support LGBTQIA+ Folks In Your Workplace?


Introduce Education & Programming

Support dialogue on your team through employee learning and expand developmental opportunities for LGBTQIA+ employees. This might involve…

  1. Workshops & Speaker Events

  2. Resources & Toolkits

  3. Networking & Mentorship Channels

Cultivate

Inclusive Norms

Introduce team norms that reinforce inclusion in day-to-day interactions This might involve…

  1. Teams Adding Pronouns to Bios/Signatures

  2. Leaders Addressing Relevant World Events

  3. Revisiting Feedback Practices 

Establish Equitable Policies

Ensure policies incorporate the needs of LGBTQIA+ employees and explore systemic action to reduce bias in organizational processes. This might involve…

  1. Reviewing Benefits & Leave Policies

  2. Exploring Community Job Board Partnerships 

  3. Considering Adverse Impact Analysis