Building inclusive cultures: LGBTQ+ at workplaces

Necessity for LGBTQ+ inclusion is inextricably linked to human rights law

- ANWESHA GHOSH, SACHIN SINGH PARIHAR

Today’s dynamic workplaces emphasize the need for environments that accommodate workers who identify as LGBT+, with diversity and inclusion becoming essential to organizational success. Drawing on data from a 2022 pulse survey of 5,474 respondents in 13 countries, the Deloitte Global 2023 LGBT+ Inclusion @ Work report is a noteworthy addition. This thorough study explores the particular difficulties that the LGBT+ population faces at work, highlighting the necessity for businesses to reaffirm their commitment to inclusivity. The report, which was carried out in January and February of 2023, illuminates the uneasiness that many LGBT+ workers have while disclosing their identities in public. Significant geographical differences are brought to light, such as the sharp difference between the global average of 42% and the 70% of LGBTQIA+ employees in India who experience noninclusive behaviour. The significance of addressing inequities and fostering inclusive workplaces globally is made apparent by these findings for organizations.