Inclusion | Two-thirds of trans staff have hidden identity at work

According to the latest report from TotalJobs, the wellbeing of trans professionals in the workplace has deteriorated significantly over the past five years, as more hide their status at work now than they did half a decade ago.

The report, which polled over 400 trans employees and was conducted in partnership with YouGov, noted that a worrying 65% of respondents claimed that they find it necessary to hide their trans status at work.

The up-to-date figures are in stark comparison to data collated five years ago, with a 13% rise on the same report in 2016 when 52% stated they deem it necessary to do so.

It also seems that trans status is preventing professionals from gaining employment; over half of respondents believe that they have been previously denied roles as a result. A further 50% admitted to masking their true selves to increase their chances of landing a job.