LGBT+ employees are still hiding themselves at work and feel more isolated and less appreciated by their bosses. That’s according to new research looking at three European markets – Germany, Poland and the UK – and three high-growth economies – China, India and Mexico.
The researchers say their study proves employers can’t take the same approach to promoting diversity and inclusion in every country.
Instead, they should tailor it to local cultures. Moreover, they warn that employees in groups that are ‘othered’ at work are often less likely to feel trusted, respected or connected to coworkers and managers.
That alienation has – in many cases – risen since the coronavirus pandemic began. Europe In Germany, the researchers found that LGBT+