A new poll conducted by Totaljobs, in collaboration with YouGov, found two thirds of trans people in the UK hide their gender identity in the workplace through fear of discrimination.
Out of the 410 people surveyed, only 51% of those who were open about being trans at work received a positive reaction from their colleagues when they came out.
Furthermore, one third of respondents said they had experienced transphobic discrimination at work during the past 5 years.32% had experienced bullying, 27% had been deadnamed, and 30% reported being deliberately referred to using the incorrect pronouns by colleagues.
6% had faced physical abuse or threats of violence. Jon Wilson, CEO of Totaljobs, said the findings are “deeply concerning”.