Pride at work | Third of LGBTQ+ staff believe their sexuality has negatively affected their career

One in three LGBTQ+ workers believe their sexuality or gender identity has negatively affected their career, according to new research.

The latest Workmonitor Pulse survey from Randstad, the world’s leading talent company, shines a light on the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ workers in the workplace. The insights are derived from the views of more than 2,000 LGBTQ+ employees around the world.

Despite significant progress to foster more inclusive workplaces over recent decades, 41% of respondents workers say they have faced discrimination or prejudice at work, and a third (33%) believe that their sexuality or gender identity has negatively affected their career, remuneration or progression (35%).

Lack of inclusion leads to businesses losing out on key talent

The research indicates that this lack of inclusion and acceptance at work is having an impact on LGBTQ+ workers’ overall career potential. Over a third (36%) reported that they have been less motivated or productive at work as they cannot be themselves at work, while the same proportion (36%) choose to work remotely because the office doesn’t feel like an inclusive space to them.