85% of LGBTQ+ people in the UK say their sexuality has negatively impacted their career

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A new report has shown that a large majority of LGBTQ+ people in the UK feel their sexuality has negatively impacted their career.

The report, commissioned by Pride in Leadership and based on a survey of over 1,000 people, showed that 85% of respondents said they encountered obstacles in their career directly linked to their sexuality or gender identity. 42% of LGBTQ+ people surveyed said they felt unsupported by HR when facing LGBTQ+ issues in the workplace.

70% of respondents reported a lack of LGBTQ+ role models in leadership, and half experienced uncomfortable or hostile work environments.

Barriers to LGBTQ+ careers in the UK – our report launches today: 1. 85% have experienced workplace barriers 2. 76% lacked LGBTQ+ role models 3. 42% say HR

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