Bloomberg Businessweek ICYMI: Pride Under Pressure
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Jun 23, 2025 Jennie Glazer discusses the complexities of corporate support for LGBTQ+ Pride events, highlighting a troubling decline amid rising safety concerns. The narrative dives into the challenges of political acceptance and evolving perceptions of inclusion in America. It addresses the urgent need for companies to balance public gestures with meaningful actions, particularly during Pride Month. A key focus is on how organizations can foster authentic support for their LGBTQ employees while navigating societal pressures and legal uncertainties.
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Fear Infests Workplace Safety
- Rising hate crimes impact 21% of LGBTQ+ employees and their families in the U.S., creating fear beyond the workplace.
- This fear influences where people work and whether they feel safe to be authentic at work.
Inclusion Is Complex and Broad
- LGBTQ+ inclusion impacts half of workers because many have close LGBTQ+ friends or family.
- Inclusion is more than a checkbox; it involves deeply understanding workplace culture and bias.
Performative Efforts Raise Doubts
- Some corporate efforts feel performative, raising questions on whether systems truly respond to bias.
- People must navigate complex regional laws and contexts that affect LGBTQ+ inclusion.