Iain Anderson, the UK Government’s LGBT Business Champion, is calling on global and UK employers to share their stories of making workplaces welcoming for LGBTQ+ staff.
Ahead of the UK’s Safe to be Me conference this summer, which will be “a forum for change and an opportunity to share lessons and learn from one another”, the call for submissions will seek to find examples of workplace inclusion and advocacy from around the world. With global businesses to be asked for examples of how employers can support staff in countries where LGBTQ+ people routinely face discrimination.
Iain Anderson, said: “I’ve been listening to inclusive and socially responsive businesses and hearing some of the great work that is already being done to ensure LGBTQ+ people feel welcome at work.
“Today I’m launching this call for engagement to draw together examples of what works for companies and their LGBTQ+ employees. We know that it’s not just about doing the right thing – inclusive businesses are also more successful, boosting their profits, and our economy.
“Ahead of the Safe to be Me Conference, I want to shine a light on the great work so many companies are doing to ensure their employees feel they can be themselves.”
Iain Anderson was appointed to the role of HMG LGBT Business Champion in September 2021 with a mission statement to drive forward workplace equality for LGBTQ+ people.
Since his appointment, Anderson has been meeting with businesses and stakeholders across the country, collecting evidence on how to promote LGBTQ+ equality at work. To further this work he has decided to broaden the search for best practice, incorporating some of the best international practice into his work.
Those that wish to participate can fill in the call to engage here.
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