30 LGBTQ-friendly companies hiring remote workers

A company that outwardly promotes diversity and inclusion efforts doesn't always translate to a work environment that will actively support LGBTQ folks and their families, and queer workers may need help finding the right company for them.  

In a recent study conducted by job search platform Indeed, 30% of LGBTQ employees reported having personally experienced workplace discrimination at a previous employer. To help queer employees find the right fit, FlexJobs, a job site for remote work, compiled a list of companies that are actively hiring workers for flexible jobs —  and support the LGBTQ community.

"It shouldn't be a question about whether or not an organization supports the LGBTQ community," says Keith Spencer, career expert at FlexJobs. "Inclusivity, equity, and representation should always be a part of the conversation, and employers should strive to create business practices that foster a supportive workplace and ensure every employee has the same access to professional growth and opportunities."

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In addition to hiring for remote-friendly jobs, all of the companies that made FlexJobs' list were formally recognized by the Human Rights Campaign's Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality — a directory that ranks organizations based on their corporate policies, practices and benefits that support LGBTQ workers. This includes companies that provide inclusive and comprehensive healthcare offerings as well as expansive family building options.

"If you're job seeking, look for small tips that signal whether or not corporate allyship and inclusion efforts are at the forefront of the company," Spencer says. "For example, note if the hiring manager shares their pronouns in an interview, if the company openly supports LGBTQ employees year-round — not just during Pride Month — on public-facing platforms and social media, or if benefits packages are inclusive of both legal spouses and domestic partners." 

One hundred companies made FlexJobs' LGBTQ-friendly list; here are 30 of the biggest household names: