Rainbow-themed logos and public words of inclusion from companies don’t always translate to true equity for LGBTQ employees, and a lack of support is leading many to remain closeted at work.
In a recent survey by job insights platform Glassdoor, 55% of LGBTQ employees — approximately 8 million workers in the U.S., according to a 2021 report from UCLA — report they have experienced or witnessed anti-LGBTQ comments by co-workers. As a result, 45% of employed queer Americans say they believe being “out” at work could hurt their careers, whether the result is not being selected for a project, being overlooked for a promotion or even losing a job.
