With work being the place where we spend most of our days, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment is the basic foundation for workplace wellbeing.
Employees who feel they cannot disclose their true identity use as much as 30% of their mental energy hiding the fact. This Pride Month, we at Health Assured are committed to highlighting the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community as well as discussing the ways you can help create a more embracing workplace for your employees and colleagues.
We’ve put together a collection of resources to help educate about the issues faced by LGBTQ+ people in the workplace as well as some of the simple ways you can improve the experiences of your LGBTQ+ colleagues and employees.
Why your Business Needs an LGBTQ+ Network Group
Employee Network Groups are an excellent way to improve the experiences and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace by providing peer-to-peer support, a platform to raise awareness and a critical voice to raise issues if needed.
LGBTQ+ Glossary of Terms
One of the simplest ways to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community is to educate yourself. Reading up on the correct terminology allows you to be better understand, support and communicate with your LGBTQ+ colleagues.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Mental Health at Work
Research shows that LGBTQ+ people are more likely to experience mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance abuse and more. Ensuring an inclusive place of work is imperative in providing the LGBTQ+ community with a foundation for workplace wellbeing.
Podcast Mini-Series: LGBTQ+ Issues in the Workplace
This four part mini-series focusses on the experiences of professionals in the LGBTQ community, the challenges they’ve face and the role they believe HR can and should play in developing inclusive workplaces.