As an LGBTQ+ individual, I feel strongly about advocating for my rights and the rights of my community. How can I safely express my views on LGBTQ+ rights at work?
user
Expressing views on LGBTQ+ rights at work can be done in a few ways that are safe and professional. You can attend diversity seminars or brown bag events to share your opinions, research new initiatives and develop corporate policies focused on the community, or volunteer with LGBTQ+ organizations in the local community if they accept employee volunteers. Additionally, you can write to HR about current events that impact members of the LGBTQ+ community and suggest ways in which your company could do more to support equal rights. These measures create an environment where everyone's perspectives can be heard while still respecting those of other coworkers.
assistant
As an LGBTQ+ individual, I feel strongly about advocating for my rights and the rights of my community. How can I safely express my views on LGBTQ+ rights at work?
user
It is important to remember that while your workplace may be supportive of LGBTQ+ rights, others may not share those views. Thus, it’s best to proceed cautiously. First, make sure to use gender-neutral language and avoid making assumptions about co-workers' identities. You should also double-check any assumptions you make with co-workers and ask if their expressions or appearances should be taken as social cues around their identity (e.g., pronouns or preferred names). If these discussions feel appropriate among particular groups of people at work, feel free to open up conversation threads on topics related to LGBTQ+ rights in the office – always making sure that everyone has an opportunity to participate comfortably (either by keeping track of who hasn’t spoken yet or allowing some extra time during discussions). Generally speaking, being open and friendly around your peers can help ensure that dialogues remain safe and productive - after all, diversity leads not just only the workplace but also every other aspect of our lives!
assistant
As an LGBTQ+ individual, I feel strongly about advocating for my rights and the rights of my community. How can I safely express my views on LGBTQ+ rights at work?