The Power of Inclusion
Research consistently shows that LGBTQIA+ inclusive practices aren’t just the right thing to do—they’re smart business. Companies that invest in LGBTQIA+ sensitivity trainings and foster inclusive environments experience stronger employee engagement, improved customer loyalty, and greater financial success. Creating welcoming spaces for LGBTQIA+ employees and clients helps businesses grow, innovate, and thrive in today’s world. Check out the Research:
The Business Impact of LGBT-Supportive Workplace Policies
This report from the Williams Institute analyzes multiple studies showing that LGBT-supportive policies lead to increased openness among employees, improved health outcomes, greater job satisfaction, and enhanced job commitment and productivity.
Better Business: The Benefits of LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace
Published by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, this report examines how LGBTQ+ inclusive practices attract top talent, improve employee engagement and retention, and cultivate strong stakeholder relationships, all contributing to better financial performance.
Making the Business Case for Supportive LGBTQ+ Policies
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) discusses how LGBTQ+ inclusive policies positively impact recruitment, retention, employee engagement, and revenue, highlighting data from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index.
LGBTQIA+ Workplace Practices: Literature Review
AnswerLab's literature review highlights that implementing diversity and inclusion policies for LGBTQIA+ staff can lead to significant cost savings by reducing turnover and legal risks, estimating potential savings of around $9 billion for U.S. companies.
The Relationship Between LGBT Inclusion and Economic Development
The Williams Institute's study analyzes the impact of social inclusion of LGBT people on economic development across 39 countries, suggesting that inclusive societies experience better economic outcomes.
Open for Business: Strengthening the Economic Case for LGBTI Inclusion
This comprehensive report presents evidence that successful businesses thrive in diverse, inclusive societies, demonstrating that anti-LGBT+ policies are counterproductive to business and economic development.
Diversity Wins: How Inclusion Matters
This study by McKinsey & Company shows that companies with diverse teams are 87% better at decision-making and experience 35% higher financial returns compared to their industry peers.