Despite society becoming more accepting, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ face obstacles that can affect their mental health at work. As a manager, you can create a safer, more inclusive workplace by implementing a few best practices.
Compared to heterosexual and cisgender individuals, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are more than twice as likely to have a mental health disorder in their lifetime, and two and a half times more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder. Managers can play a role in creating a work culture where members of the LGBTQIA+ community feel comfortable, and can openly contribute ideas and express opinions without being ridiculed, judged, or embarrassed.
In this guide you’ll learn:
