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Procuring goods and services responsibly: a guide to creating LGBTQ+ inclusive supply chains
Inclusive procurement is an essential part of creating LGBTQ+ inclusive workplaces.Your purchasing power can provide unique opportunities to drive forwards LGBTQ+ inclusion beyond your four walls; and your partnerships with suppliers are a chance for you to create lasting change in the UK workforce and beyond. But inclusive procurement practices often come as an afterthought. Responsibility for supply chain management is often spread across many parts of an organisation, making it…
Helping Out: recruiting and supporting LGBTQ+ volunteers
At Stonewall, we stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere.We work with organisations both globally and across the UK to support LGBTQ+ people to feel safe and free to be themselves. At the heart of creating an inclusive workplace is ensuring that all members of your organisation are considered - including volunteers. Volunteers play a vital role in many organisations, supporting them to deliver their core work, to develop new…
Getting started with trans inclusion in your workplace
Trans is an umbrella term to describe people whose gender is not the same as, or does not sit comfortably with, the gender they were assigned at birth.Trans people face unique challenges in the workplace. Half of trans people have hidden or disguised the fact that they are trans at work because they were afraid of discrimination. And a third of trans employees (34 per cent) were excluded by colleagues for being trans.With a focus on trans inclusion, you can help create a workplace where trans…
Embedding trans inclusion throughout the employee journey
As you work to become a more trans-inclusive workplace, it’s important to consider how trans employees are supported at each stage of their journey at your organisation.From the recruitment process to new employee induction and beyond, employers have the power to break down barriers at every stage of a trans employee's journey.Half of trans people have hidden their identity at work for fear of discrimination. Some trans staff may feel at risk of feeling isolated from other colleagues or…
A beginner’s guide to pronouns and using pronouns in the workplace
This bitesized guide offers an introduction to pronouns and how to use them in the workplace. What are pronouns?Pronouns are words we use in everyday language to refer to ourselves or others. They can be an important way to express your gender identity. ‘I’, ‘me’, ‘she/her’, ‘he/him’ and ‘they/them’ are some examples of pronouns.‘They’ has been used as a singular pronoun since 1375! We use a singular ‘they’, ‘them’ or ‘their’ often. For example, if you find a jacket that was left behind in…
At Stonewall, we believe that every lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) should be able to feel free to be themselves in the workplace and beyond.We know from our research that trans people are still facing transphobia, discrimination, bullying and harassment at work. Many organisations would like to support their trans staff but aren’t sure where to start. We’ve devised a series of bitesized guides to help you get started.To view the bitesized guide on…
Ace Inclusion in the Workplace
At Stonewall, we stand for all lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning, and ace (LGBTQ+) people.We know that ace people face specific barriers in their workplace, many of which are highlighted in Stonewall's Ace Report (2023). To support workplaces on their ace inclusion journey, we have developed Ace Inclusion in the Workplace bitesized guides and an Ace Hub. Our resource will provide actionable steps for Line Managers, HR employees, and Diversity and Inclusion staff to help you…
Top tips for senior leaders to get started with LGBTQ+ inclusion
Visible inclusive senior leadership helps cultivate a more welcoming workplace for LGBTQ+ staff and non-LGBTQ+ allies.Your ability to influence internal policies, communications and the culture of organisation can have a huge impact.Want to further LGBTQ+ inclusion in your workplace but you’re not sure where to start? As a senior leader, we understand the importance of efficiency and cost-effectiveness in your work.Here are some top tips to help you get started:Meet regularly with your LGBTQ+…
The Global Workplace Briefings shine a spotlight on the situation for LGBT people in different countries.Each briefing advises employers on how they can create inclusive and equal workplaces for LGBT employees around the world, outlines the legal, socio-cultural and workplace situation for LGBT people in the specified country, and showcases progressive workplace practices from Stonewall’s global membership programme.Members of our Global Diversity Champions programme have access to a range of…
Setting up an LGBTQ+ employee network group - online version
LGBTQ+ employee network groups can transform the experiences of LGBTQ+ employees at work.They can provide peer-to-peer support, raise awareness of LGBTQ+ inclusion and be a critical friend to their employer in order to create a more inclusive environment. This guide will help you take the first steps to forming a network group, going through how to get support from your organisation, how to build your membership base, and more.