The report, entitled “Through our Eyes”, researches the experience and perceptions of LGB people in Northern Ireland’s workplace regarding equality and diversity. Key findings include:
- Over 40% of respondents from the private and public sectors have heard negative comments about LGB people from colleagues in the workplace;
- More than one in four respondents from the public and private sector conceal their sexual orientation in the workplace;
- Over 30% of respondents across all workplace sectors would not, or don’t know if they would, feel comfortable approaching management for support if they were victim of homophobic bullying at work, and
- More than one in four respondents across all workplace sectors have had reason to make a complaint relating to their sexual orientation.
“Through Our Eyes” is the second in a series of research reports conducted by The Rainbow Project. Full details on this research click on the link below.