Rainbow-themed logos and public words of inclusion from companies don't always translate to true equity for LGBTQ employees, and a lack of support is leading many to
In a recent survey by job insights platform Glassdoor, 55% of LGBTQ employees — approximately
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"A truly great workplace is one that welcomes and encourages diverse voices, perspectives and ideas," said Tyler Murphy, Glassdoor career trends expert and an active member of Glassdoor's PRIDE employee resource group (ERG), in an email. "But finding a company that allows employees to be their authentic selves at work hasn't always been easy."
Although the choice to come out in the workplace is deeply personal and can be influenced by several factors, it's never been more important for workplaces to c
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"When looking for an LGBTQ-friendly company to work for, keep an eye out for things like LGBTQ ERGs or LGBTQ benefits and inclusive language in their job listings," Murphy said. "Further, job seekers should also check out the company's Glassdoor profile to see how other LGBTQ employees rate working there and ask questions about how the company supports their community during the interview process."
Glassdoor currently offers features that make it easy for prospective applicants to sort through companies on their site that have ranked highly on their five-point scale
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The job insights platform suggests creating LGBTQ ERGs, building educational programming and encouraging all employees to share their preferred pronouns as just a few ways to signal true support to queer workers —
"This survey data shines a light on the LGBTQ employee experience and is a reminder that many companies still have progress to make when it comes to improving the workplace experiences of their LGBTQ employees," Murphy said. "Everyone deserves to work at a company that allows them to bring their full selves to work every day."