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How safe do LGBTQ+ employees feel?

• Consistent with , data from a global survey by Deloitte reveal that less than half of LGBTQ+ employees about their sexual orientation (43%) or gender identity (47%). Notably, an even smaller number of employees feel comfortable being out to their direct supervisors (37% for both).

• As proposed continue to reach record high numbers nationwide, a recent report from Out and Equal found that nearly half of all workers surveyed (45%) report in their state of residence as a result, and 4 in 5 said a state鈥檚 anti-LGBTQ+ laws would affect whether they would relocate there for a new job.
  

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What鈥檚 the impact on the workplace experience?

• Having a diverse workforce, the opportunity to participate in DEI-related initiatives, and a company鈥檚 internal commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion are for LGBTQ+ workers (Deloitte).

• According to data from EY鈥檚 US LGBTQ+ Belonging Barometer, among LGBTQ+ workers who rated highly on , 89% also felt like they could potentially advance to more senior level roles in their organization; conversely only 48% of those who experience low psychological safety felt this way.
• Additionally, a recent Indeed survey found that 30% of LGBTQ+ employees - including 50% of transgender employees - due to a perceived or actual lack of support for the LGBTQ+ communities.听

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How are employee expectations shifting?

• With , they are driving expectations for more inclusive work environments. According to EY, Gen Z workers are more critical of their employer鈥檚 inclusion efforts and are more likely to leave when they feel their workplace is not welcoming to LGBTQ+ employees.

• When asked if they felt their to the uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, an overwhelming majority of all workers surveyed by Out and Equal (72%) disagreed with this statement and a mere 22% somewhat agreed.

• Data from GLAAD鈥檚 latest Accelerating Acceptance survey reinforces the importance of corporate advocacy, with 70% of non-LGBTQ+ respondents believing that organizations should of the LGBTQ+ communities.听

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How are employers responding?听

• The HRC鈥檚 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) - which annually rates participating employers on their LGBTQ+ supportive policies and practices - reported notable advances related to .
  • Formal gender transition guidelines increased by 60% compared to last year, with 70% of all CEI-rated employers now offering these.听
  • 94% of all CEI-rated employers currently offer transgender-inclusive healthcare benefits (including 73 percent of Fortune 500 companies).
• According to a Mercer report, about 40% of large US employers surveyed are now providing , compared to 32% in 2023. This might include coverage of fertility benefits (not requiring a clinical diagnosis of infertility in order to qualify), surrogacy expenses, and adoption assistance.听

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For a more in-depth discussion on the experience of LGBTQ+ employees and the organizational strategies to support them, please read our executive briefing A Model for Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees: Providing Safety, Equity, and Community.

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