Do you understand the cost of not being truly inclusive?

As OUTstanding says "There’s a clear business case for diversity and inclusion, enhancing productivity, fostering an inclusive culture and keeping your business relevant. It’s vital for businesses to value, champion and celebrate every employee." 

Stonewall's 'LGBT in Britain - Work Report' has revealed some chilling statistics regarding the abuse, harassment and exclusion faced by many LGBT people at work. A worrying 35% of recently surveyed workers stated a need to hide their sexuality in the workplace and a significant number of transgender colleagues chose to leave their positions in order to transition due to stigma and lack of understanding.

Organisation's who do not develop and strengthen a truly supportive and inclusive workplace face significantly lower levels of productivity from LGBT+ staff, under-utilisation of skills, a lack of engagement, a more constricted customer base, and potential legal costs of discrimination lawsuits.

We are thrilled that this year's 'Supporting LGBT+ in the Workplace Summit' is endorsed by OUTstanding. An organisation who works directly with LGBT+ and ally leaders to drive cultural change, creating an environment where everyone can succeed.

OUTstanding will speak at the summit in London on 4th October, with other contributions from Barclays, Fujitsu Global, Sainsbury's, Mishcon de Reya, Fidelity International, Thomson Reuters, Virgin Money, Carat, Clifford Chance and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. 

For further information about the event, the full event summary, registration fee, agenda and speaker line-up, click here