{"id":2043,"date":"2024-05-30T19:32:09","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T14:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breathbeings.in\/enrich\/?p=2043"},"modified":"2025-01-09T15:16:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T09:46:11","slug":"thriving-and-not-just-surviving-make-your-workplace-lgbtq-inclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breathbeings.in\/enrich\/thriving-and-not-just-surviving-make-your-workplace-lgbtq-inclusive\/","title":{"rendered":"Thriving And Not Just Surviving: Make Your Workplace LGBTQ+ Inclusive"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2043\" class=\"elementor elementor-2043\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-62d879c8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"62d879c8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-545626d\" data-id=\"545626d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e0d7b2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e0d7b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 20-09-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Every year in the month of June we celebrate the LGBTQ pride month all around the world. What\u00a0 began as a protest demanding equal rights and opportunities for LGBTQIA+ people has over time evolved into a month to celebrate the community&#8217;s history, diversity, and resilience, while advocating for ongoing equality.<\/p><p>To create an inclusive space, organisations have implemented many changes, making their policies and mindsets more welcoming towards LGBTQIA+ employees. LGBTQ workplace training provides a crucial step towards building this inclusivity, where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed, all year round.<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: edd21f67-c066-4e7d-8d23-eaaf6013411e --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: c9d39bc6-4abb-4d2d-b191-d5ea37669c2f --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e0039de1-4b91-4f0d-aa31-55e826a5e333 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: fa8b0253-48eb-4853-9e8b-81867716844d --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 0c83b082-fbf9-49d8-8069-29da9d3bd187 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: a2ba572e-00de-425e-9b0a-9c6fad3b1346 --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b49ce0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b49ce0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 20-09-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding the Landscape<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b8a88e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b8a88e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Significant steps have been taken in India regarding LGBTQ rights movement. In 2018, a landmark Supreme Court decision decriminalised homosexuality by striking down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. This ruling reflects a broader societal shift towards greater acceptance of LGBTQ+ folks. While the court recently rejected a petition<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-asia-india-65525980\"> <\/a>for same-sex marriage, a 2023 Pew Research Poll indicated that a substantial majority i.e. almost 53% of Indian adults favour of such unions.<\/p>\n<p>Contrarily, a <a href=\"https:\/\/info.randstad.in\/hubfs\/Thought%20leadership%20reports\/Randstad%20-%20ED&amp;I%20Report%202021.pdf\">2023 study by HR consultancy firm Randstad<\/a> found that nearly 70% of respondents believed there have been no significant efforts towards LGBTQ+ inclusion. This&nbsp;dichotomy&nbsp;between societal acceptance and workplace non-inclusion can lead to feelings of isolation, decreased productivity, and higher turnover rates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); color: var(--ast-global-color-3);\">LGBTQIA+ and related training equips employees with the knowledge and tools to create a more welcoming and respectful environment for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e829430 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e829430\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Building Competency Through Training<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1044021 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1044021\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- notionvc: 84dc18f0-8910-44a1-bd51-16d84dd6c622 --><\/p><p>While basic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breathbeings.in\/lgbtq-awareness-training.php\">LGBTQ awareness training<\/a> is a good place to commence inclusion and allyship conversation, true inclusion requires building competencies within the community members and the allies. Delving into the lived experiences of LGBTQ individuals, these programs help explore topics such as:<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 1a92648c-0840-47fc-8229-cd0394f0f29e --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 5e10c595-acb1-4a7a-9f11-d9014a45aacf --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37d50be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37d50be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">Understanding sexual orientation and gender identities<!-- notionvc: 4f80fe5a-e769-46bf-b3c8-e1e2d743bfc7 --><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06039dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"06039dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>By exploring and understanding various genders and sexual identities\u00a0on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, employees can engage in an open discussion about gender and sexuality which can help community members talk about their lived experiences. Such conversations help in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breathbeings.in\/posh-awareness-training.php\">creating a safer and more respectful environment<\/a> in the workplace.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e859bb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e859bb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">The impact of unconscious bias<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f98505 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f98505\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.breathbeings.in\/unconscious-bias-training.php\">Unconscious bias<\/a> can be formed due to past experiences and prejudiced notions which can result in microaggressions and unfair treatment. Training programs like <em>\u201cKaun Bang bias-free\u201d<\/em> and \u201cNukaad Natak\u201d offered at Breath Beings help employees identify and challenge these biases, fostering a more inclusive and respectful workplace.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fceac1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9fceac1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">Inclusive language and communication<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40af50c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40af50c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Using inclusive language at the workplace increases employee\u2019s engagement and sense of belonging. Training like <i>\u201cMaking of an Ally\u201d\u00a0<\/i>can provide practical guidance on using gender-neutral terms without making assumptions about employee\u2019s personal lives.<!-- notionvc: 558dcc6f-529b-40ba-931f-ad75e4a72315 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: f939fd32-2b73-4160-8786-ffc05923e83c --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-477258f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"477258f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">Benefits and policies<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b28b3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b28b3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- notionvc: 558dcc6f-529b-40ba-931f-ad75e4a72315 --><\/p><p>A good training program covers the benefits and policies that are present for LGBTQ employees and their family members in the organisation. It can include healthcare coverage for same-sex partners, non-discriminatory rules in hiring process and transparency in available policies so that they can understand and access their rights.\u00a0<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: f939fd32-2b73-4160-8786-ffc05923e83c --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-016fb5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"016fb5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 20-09-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/breathbeings.in\/enrich\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LGBTQ-Inclusion_Blog-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2044\" alt=\"A rainbow coloured ball in the middle with monotone rays beaming out of it.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/breathbeings.in\/enrich\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LGBTQ-Inclusion_Blog-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/breathbeings.in\/enrich\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LGBTQ-Inclusion_Blog-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/breathbeings.in\/enrich\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LGBTQ-Inclusion_Blog-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/breathbeings.in\/enrich\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LGBTQ-Inclusion_Blog-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/breathbeings.in\/enrich\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LGBTQ-Inclusion_Blog.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11a9bb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"11a9bb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Implementing LGBTQ Initiatives in the Workplace<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9429b03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9429b03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- notionvc: 558dcc6f-529b-40ba-931f-ad75e4a72315 --><\/p><p>LGBTQ awareness training and workshops do not end at the end of the session but are a starting point to create an ongoing culture of inclusion and belonging. Here are a few ways in which we can make sure these sessions can be converted into the action:<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: f939fd32-2b73-4160-8786-ffc05923e83c --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9de52d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9de52d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a280608 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a280608\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Creations of Employee Resource Groups can act as a safe space for LGBTQ employees and allies to connect, share their experiences and create a positive discourse to promote each other\u2019s interests. A great start for an ERG is during lgbtq awareness month. These groups can continue to host special events, discussions, movie screenings and volunteering opportunities to amplify the community&#8217;s voices and celebrate each individual&#8217;s uniqueness.\u00a0<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: f939fd32-2b73-4160-8786-ffc05923e83c --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9650498 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9650498\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">Leadership commitment<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a77eb35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a77eb35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Visibility provides the much needed validation in workplaces for LGBTQ folks to be their authentic selves. By making small efforts to showcase visibility in various ways, we can make sure that the community members are valued as important members of the organization. Leader specifically can demonstrate such actions by attending pride parades or marches alongside employees and\u00a0 displaying the pride month flag on their laptops as stickers, profile pictures, or in any other visible ways.\u00a0<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: f939fd32-2b73-4160-8786-ffc05923e83c --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c82f682 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c82f682\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">Mentorship programs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68cca62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68cca62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mentorship Programs have a unique feature, they offer the\u00a0<span style=\"background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); color: var(--ast-global-color-3); font-size: 1rem;\">much needed guidance and support to LGBTQ employees to grow in the company while also giving the community members a space to make good\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); color: var(--ast-global-color-3); font-size: 1rem;\">connections and seek support systems<\/span><span style=\"background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); color: var(--ast-global-color-3); font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0which can amplify their voices and bring out<\/span><span style=\"background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5); color: var(--ast-global-color-3); font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0fresh and diverse perspectives from an array of<\/span><span style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-3); font-size: 1rem; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-3); font-size: 1rem; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-5);\">individuals.<\/span><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: f939fd32-2b73-4160-8786-ffc05923e83c --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceb1b65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ceb1b65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">Celebrating diversity<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-680cb29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"680cb29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A leader can celebrate pride by organizing pride events, celebrating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breathbeings.in\/diversity-inclusion-training.php\">diversity and inclusion<\/a> days fostering discussions about LGBTQ+ history and experiences. This can be extended with company-wide events that can feature leaders in the LGBTQ community including panel discussions and\/or volunteering opportunities.<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: f939fd32-2b73-4160-8786-ffc05923e83c --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bac85af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bac85af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While fostering and creating psychological safety for LGBTQ community is important in the workplace, by implementing LGBTQ workplace training and initiatives, companies can reap the benefit of having a robust, inclusive and engaged workforce. Further a diverse workforce implies the absorption and integration of varied perspectives that can spark innovation and come forth with a wealth of ideas. While LGBTQ month is an excellent month to start the conversation, we really need to remember that to build a strong brand reputation, attract the best employees and customers, and having an inclusive thought process comes with changing policies and rules that can be in place throughout the employee and company cycle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate LGBTQ pride month by investing in workplace training programs and initiatives which can help your employees thrive as they feel valued and respected. 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