At Intact, differences in gender, sexual orientation and expression are welcomed.
Diversity & Inclusion is a company-wide initiative that values diversity as a strength and promotes an inclusive environment. This week, we will post educational articles, and host celebratory activities curated by our colleagues across North America. You can find resources on this on our Diversity & Inclusion page.
This occasion is an opportunity for all of us to learn about each other and celebrate, honor and promote our mosaic of genders, cultural backgrounds, languages, abilities, generations and diversity of thought.
The dimension of diversity that we will focus on in this article is Sexual Orientation and the LGBTQ+ community.
What do we mean by LGBTQ+?
LGBTQ+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and additional communities.
According to a study by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, reduced social stigma and advancements in legal equality are contributing to changes in the demographics of the LGBT community. Most notably, it is growing, and the growth is most pronounced among young people, women, and racial and ethnic minorities.
The Gallup’s Daily Tracking survey shows there has been an increase in LGBT identification – from 3.5% in 2012 to 4.5% in 2017.
At Intact, we celebrate the diversity of our employees and strive to create a safe and inclusive environment where we can all thrive, regardless of our sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.