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Nearly half of LGBTQ+ people are not "out" at work, as the executive director of EqualityMaine, Gia Drew, mentions in the newest issue of Mainebiz.

The percentage, currently 46%, hasn't changed substantially over the past 10 years, Drew says.

Gender identity and sexuality don't always top the agenda in business. But for employers that value their people, such topics are becoming more important. How do you foster equality in the workplace? In a competitive hiring world, how do you make sure that workers and want-to-workers feel respected and welcome?

As Pride Month wraps up this week, it's a good time to consider how Maine businesses are doing.

Do you feel your business is doing enough to be inclusive of the LGBTQ+ community? (We invite you to tell us why in a comment.)
Yes (81%, 101 VOTES)
No (19%, 23 VOTES)
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Nearly half of LGBTQ+ people are not "out" at work, as the executive director of EqualityMaine, Gia Drew, mentions in the newest issue of Mainebiz.

The percentage, currently 46%, hasn't changed substantially over the past 10 years, Drew says.

Gender identity and sexuality don't always top the agenda in business. But for employers that value their people, such topics are becoming more important. How do you foster equality in the workplace? In a competitive hiring world, how do you make sure that workers and want-to-workers feel respected and welcome?

As Pride Month wraps up this week, it's a good time to consider how Maine businesses are doing.

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  • 4 Comments
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4 Comments

  • June 25, 2024

    I could care less what LGBTQ people do in their homes. At work, businesses should do the same for all employees regardless of sex orientation. And that means do nothing special just because someone is LGBTQ.

  • Bruce Albiston
    June 24, 2024

    Special treatment for sexual orientation is discriminatory.

  • June 24, 2024

    I don't feel it is the responsibility of businesses to cater to the LGBT+ community. Businesses should concentrate on what they do best and not spend already stretched resources on making trying to address social issues.

  • June 24, 2024

    We are working on inclusive language in our policies