The document discusses research conducted by Accenture on creating a culture of equality in the workplace. The research identified 40 factors that create such a culture and surveyed over 22,000 professionals globally. It found that in organizations with more of these equality factors, LGBT professionals were more likely to advance to management roles, have higher career satisfaction and aspirations, and believe their company is a leader on equality issues. However, more can be done to help all professionals thrive, such as through flexible work policies, clear diversity goals, and not judging employees on their appearances. Creating an equal culture unleashes human potential and allows everyone to advance.

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EQUAL2018
THERE’S STRENGTH IN PRIDE

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Amplify our
brand position
as a leading
voice on
equality in the
workplace
A CULTURE
OF
EQUALITY
A CULTURE
WHERE
EVERYONE
CAN ADVANCE
AND THRIVE
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3. Our research reveals 40
workplace factors that create a
culture of equality – including
14 cultural drivers that matter
the most – where everyone
thrives.
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IN ORGANIZATIONS
WHERE THE 40 FACTORS
ARE MOST COMMON,
LGBT PROFESSIONALS
ARE MORE LIKELY TO…

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ADVANCE TO MANAGEMENT
POSITIONS
More likely to advance to
manager or above
More likely to advance to
senior manager or above

6. HAVE HIGHER
SATISFACTION
AND GREATER
CAREER
ASPIRATIONS
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31%
95%
More satisfied
with their
career progression
78%
42%
Key drivers less
common
Key drivers more
common
More likely to aspire
to be/are in a senior
leadership position

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AND SEE THEIR
COMPANY
TAKE BOLD
LEADERSHIP
FOR EQUALITY. Work for
organizations that
have announced
targets to increase
diversity
Believe their
organization
has made great
progress in
building a culture
of equality

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BUT BUSINESS LEADERS CAN
DO MORE TO HELP LGBT
PROFESSIONALS THRIVE

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IN COMPANIES WHERE THE KEY FACTORS
ARE LESS COMMON, LGBT PROFESSIONALS…
More likely to face
discrimination and/or harassment
Have been asked to change
their appearance

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MEANINGFUL PROGRESS TOWARD
WORKPLACE EQUALITY REQUIRES NEW
LEVELS OF FLEXIBILITY, OPENNESS AND
TRANSPARENCY:
Flexible
hours
Clear diversity
targets
Skills
Training
Freedom to be
creative
Not asking
employees to change
appearance
to conform

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CREATING A CULTURE OF
EQUALITY UNLOCKS HUMAN
POTENTIAL AND UNCOVERS A
CULTURE IN WHICH EVERYONE
CAN ADVANCE AND THRIVE.
THE PATH TO EQUAL STARTS
TODAY.

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ABOUT THE RESEARCH
Our Getting to Equal 2018 research surveyed more than 22,000
working men and women in 34 countries. It identified 40 workplace
factors that create a culture of equality where professionals are more
likely to advance and thrive in the workplace.
These findings reflect responses from more than 1,500 professionals
from 31 countries that are part of the LGBT community.
Read more at www.accenture.com/gettingtoequal

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EQUAL2018
THERE’S STRENGTH IN PRIDE