Sexuality in the Workplace

The results of a study that shows there has been a shift in employers thinking around issues of sexual orientation in the workplace is about to be launched by the gay rights organisation Stonewall.

Findings follow on from the increasing level of importance that the government, employers themselves, trade unions, activists and equality groups from various sectors have placed on improved diversity in the workplaces over the past 10 years. There are also many more rights and laws available to deter, prevent and deal with incidences of bullying in the workplace and other discriminatory practice such as being fired, denied career development opportunities, or simply not being able to gain employment in the first place.

Joining Stonewall at the event on Thursday 3rd July 2008 will be Secretary of State for Business – John Hutton. “Peak Performance” is described as a pionneering publication that highlights the fact that it’s now easier to come out or be out about one’s sexuality at work, and suggests that people even perform better when they can be open about it what once was considered a private matter.

Peak Performance launches this Thursday 3rd July 4.30-6.30 pm at IBM, 76/78 Upper Ground, Southbank, SE1 9PZ (nearest tube is Waterloo).  Book your place via Gary Nunn at Stonewall gary.nunn@stonewall.org.uk

LGBT Jobs will be reporting on the event and providing more information on the report soon. You can also find more details on Stonewall’s Website at http://www.stonewall.org.uk
 

Gay Jobs Fairs 2008

LGBT Graduate WorkOUT
London – 12th November 2008 – 11am-5pm
Aimed at young Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender graduates offering talks, workshops and careers information for students and former students looking for work.

Manchester Pride (Lifestyle Expo)
August Bank Holiday Weekend 2008
The lifestyle expo Community Space will feature a host of stalls from gay and gay-friendly employers this year including the Police, Fire and Ambulances Service and local authorities. Always worth a look and a great opportunity to chat to your future boss, yes sir!

Black and Minoriy Jobs Fair – Manchester Town Hall
Thursday 2nd October 2008
Great Hall at Manchester Town Hall
Although not a specifically LGBT or gay and lesbian event, the council hosts an LGBT Jobs Fair with almost identical employers making their pitch to the community so get along to this if you’re keen to find out more about all the local and regional equal opportunity employers.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Jobs Fair
Manchester Town Hall – 28th August 2008 11am-4pm
Exhibitors and Displays from various major employers from all over the North West and Greater Manchester. The Event aims to “Increase you independence and confidence when applying for jobs”. It is oepn to everyone and more information can be obtained by calling Karen on 0161 234 1885.

Surrey Gay Jobs Fair 2008
Following on from last years successful event organised by Guildford Borough Council, this years event aims to ” bringing together LGBTQ job seekers with employers at the forefront of embracing diversity.”

London Pride Community Space
If you’re in London for Pride on Saturday 5th July 2008 then head over the Trafalgar Square and check out some of the community stalls and meet recruiters including the Greater London Authority, Transport for London and the Metropolitan Police.

 

The Queer Recruitment Guide

We are proud to launch our new service which offers several tools for both staff, those looking for work and those looking for workers.

Recruiting or Job Hunting? Be sure to get all the facts on employment issues, getting the right job or the right person for the job and be sure to at least grab yourself a free listing in the main LGBT Jobs Directory.

If you’re looking for work in the LGBT Sector and want to connect employers at the forefront of embracing diversity then we’ve got all the resources you need to help you get started.