Election uncertainty: LGBTQ+ workers’ concerns for 2024
Find out what LGBTQ+ workers (and allies) are most concerned about regarding the upcoming presidential election when it comes to work.
Glassdoor Team
Glassdoor Team | Author & Career Expert at Glassdoor | May 30, 2024
A recent Glassdoor survey by The Harris Poll* revealed that the upcoming election season has some LGBTQ+ employees on edge. This anxiety stems from uncertainty about potentially harmful legislation that could follow the result.
What we learned: More than a third (35%) of LGBTQ+ employees worry the outcome of the 2024 presidential election will negatively impact their safety and protections (i.e., employment discrimination, harassment from coworkers) at work. In addition, 40% of LGBTQ+ employees expect their company to recognize and support their LGBTQ+ employees and candidates publicly.
Going deeper: A rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws could negatively impact the workforce in the long term. Research shows that nearly four out of five (79%) employees say anti-LGBTQ laws would affect whether they would relocate for a new job in a particular state. Job seekers in states where these laws are becoming more prevalent may overlook employers with unclear stances on their support for the LGBTQ+ community.
What you can do: LGBTQ+ workers can use Glassdoor to find inclusive workplaces where they can be their authentic selves and connect in communities for support and insights. In addition, companies can share their commitment to inclusivity through the DEI and Why Work With Us sections.
Act now: Check out the tools available to job seekers and employers.
- View company profiles' Ratings by Demographics section to filter reviews by sexual orientation, gender, and more.
- Join Glassdoor communities like the LGBTQIA+ bowl and LGBTQ in NYC to connect with like-minded professionals for advice and networking.
- If you’re a leader, you can browse these communities to understand what matters most to LGBTQ+ employees.
Explore more ways to find inclusive companies and support LGBTQ+ employees.
*Methodology: This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Glassdoor from April 23 - 25, 2024 among 1,189 full/part-time employed adults ages 18 and older. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 3.2 percentage points using a 95% confidence level.
For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact pr@glassdoor.com
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