LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace and Speaking Out for Inclusion
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This document discusses discrimination faced by LGBT individuals in the workplace. It provides statistics showing that 3.4-6.7% of Americans identify as LGBT, and that many experience discrimination such as not being hired or promoted at high rates. It also discusses the economic impact of discrimination, including lower productivity. While 62% of Fortune 500 companies offer benefits to same-sex partners and most have non-discrimination policies, advocacy is still needed to address issues like bullying. The document encourages speaking up against intolerance and ensuring inclusive work environments for all.
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LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace and Speaking Out for Inclusion
- 1. GAY, LESBIAN, AND TRANSGENDER DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE: SPEAKING OUT ABOUT INCLUSION AND WORKPLACE BULLYING Beverly Roberts Director, Northrop Grumman
- 3. Here are the statistics • Population – Multiple polls indicate that 3.4 – 6.7% of Americans are LGBT – Women are more likely to self identify • Benefits – 62% F500 have domestic partner benefits – 91% F500 have non-discrimination policies on sexual orientation – 61% F500 have non-discrimination policies for gender orientation • Discrimination – Up to 43% experienced discrimination – Up to 17% were not hired – Up to 28% were not promoted – Up to 41% experience abuse – Up to 60% have experienced derogatory comments, (largely go unreported) – 21 States protect against sexual orientation discrimination – 15 States protect again gender identity discrimination
- 4. Statistics (Cont’d) • Buying power – $790B buying power in the LGBT community – Over 50% brand loyalty to inclusive companies • Economic Insecurity – Poverty rate by race • 21% black lesbian couples • 4% white lesbian couples • 14% black gay male couples – Lesbian couples over 65 are 2X more likely to be poor than heterosexual couples Source: http://www.catalyst.org/knowledge/lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-workplace-issues
- 5. Business Impact • Lower productivity, up to 30% lower • Attrition • Project work avoidance • Distrust, lower engagement • Higher stress • Hostile work environments Cost employers up to $25-75B in salary annually* * http://www.peoplemetrics.com/blog/calculating-the-cost-of-employee-disengagement
- 6. What do we know about LGBT discrimination in the workplace? • Still a major issue • High risk to employee engagement • Advocacy is still needed – ERGs – Front line managers • National anti-discrimination still pending • Hate crimes legislation does not fully support protection for transgender persons at the State and local levels • Over 50% of LGBT in the workforce are reluctant to address workplace bullying and exclusion, more advocacy is needed
- 7. Be aware • Chances are high that you will work with an LGBT person in your career • Those persons may not be fully comfortable engaging on topics of their personal life • Social cues and language are important • Read up on cultural competency
- 8. Speaking out • Interrupting negative cultural behaviors is a marathon not a sprint and practice matters • Develop some good habits for inclusion* – Be careful with your assumptions – assume LGBT persons and allies are listening – Use inclusive language – WE culture – Speak up – communicate zero-tolerance for bullying and poor jokes and DON’T gossip – Acknowledge and engage with LGBT workers – If you are LGBT, come out – advocate for your self – Ensure fair opportunity for development and opportunity in your workplace – Make sure you are prepared when your co-worker or employee comes out • Start the dialog • Join an ERG • Be an ally, be a mentor *http://www.lc.org/media/9980/images/pr_doj_lgbt_directive_052113.pdf
- 9. Inclusion begins with you
- 10. Resources • Human Right Campaign – www.hrc.com • Black Enterprise – www.blackenterprise.com • Out & Equal Workplace Advocates – www.outandequal.org • Gallup – www.gallup.com • Work Force Diversity Network – www.workforcediversitynetwork.com • ALGBTICAL – www.algbtical.org • SAGE – www.sageusa.org • The Joint Commission – www.jointcommision.org/lgbt • oSTEM – www.ostem.org
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His work brought him many honors, including election to the National Academy of Sciences, and the American Geophysical Union’s Fleming medal. [4] Neil Divine (1939-1994) – American Astrophysicist, major contributor to modern theory of star formation and prediction of meteoroid and space debris environments. During his 25 years at Caltech’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Devine made many fundamental scientific contributions, including defining the radiation belts around Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus, and the dust environment around Halley and other cometary targets. During his tenure at JPL, he often served as a mentor and inspiration to many younger space physicists who benefited from both his scientific incisiveness and quick wit. [5] Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) – Prussian naturalist, explorer of Central and South America, author of a 23-volume work on his travels, and of the seminal Cosmos, which laid the foundations for modern physical geography and meteorology. 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