Supporting LGBTQ community positively impacts Canadians' perceptions of a company: Telus survey

VANCOUVER - Canadian businesses can and should better support LGBTQ diversity and inclusiveness, according to a new study commissioned by Telus.Conducted by MARU/VR&C (formerly the Research & Consulting Division of Vision Critical), the study surveyed 814 Canadians (half LGBTQ-identified) in July 2016. It found that one third of respondents do not agree that their workplace is safe and inclusive for LGBTQ employees, and that 45% do not agree their workplace is safe and inclusive for transgender employees. Additionally, 30% of LGBTQ respondents said that they have experienced or witnessed homophobic or transphobic discrimination or harassment at work, with nearly half...