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2022 marks CMI’s 75th anniversary. To highlight this milestone, we are exploring what best practice looks like in Modern Management. Our focus is on the barriers that remain for including and maximising talent in the workplace, and how - as managers and leaders, we can take steps to overcome them.
One area that we are researching is hybrid working in the workplace.
For LGBT+ workers, discrimination or bullying aimed at their sexual orientation or gender identity can stop them being their authentic selves at work. Yet, when workplace cultures are fully representative and inclusive, the data shows marked increases in individual and business outcomes.
In CMI’s 75th Anniversary survey, nearly a quarter of respondents who did not identify as heterosexual said they did not feel comfortable being open about their sexual orientation at work.
Moreover, 39% said they had visible LGBT+ role models and only 26% said their organisations offer training for managers on LGBT+ inclusion.
So, what needs to change to include all, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity?
Matt Haworth, Co-Founder of Reason Digital and Pride in Leadership, shares his views on the difficulties of visibility for LGBTQ+ leaders like himself, and gives advice for creating more inclusive work cultures.
LGBT+ in the Workplace
We want to understand the barriers that remain to create fair, inclusive workplaces, and the practical steps leaders can take for positive action. Read the discussion paper on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in the workplace.
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Leadership success is about having, and embracing, different perspectives. Check out these from the 2022 CMI MBOTY longlist
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CMI are launching a bursary scheme
We are offering 75 inspirational people the opportunity to develop their management and leadership training, with a £1,000 yearly contribution, for up to three years. We believe that everyone, irrespective of their background, should be able to achieve their full potential.
If you are interested in hearing more about the bursary, register your interest, today.
This CMI qualification is designed for practising middle managers and leaders. It aims to enable understanding of the business case for equality, diversity and inclusion and the role of managers in creating inclusive cultures.
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