Employer’s Toolkit for LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Author(s) Dr Vanessa Lacey
Published October 2025
Partner Organisation Gendercare & ESB
Funder ESB’s Energy for Generations Fund
A toolkit offering actionable insights and tools to support organisations in creating inclusive, respectful, and equitable environments for LGBTQ+ employees.
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The Employer's Toolkit for LGBTQ+ Inclusion is a user-friendly resource designed to provide clear, practical guidance for businesses. Grounded in evidence-based research, it is informed by the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in employment and leadership, as well as the perspectives of allies.
This toolkit offers actionable insights on using inclusive language, addressing microaggressions and tackling homophobia and transphobia in the workplace. Throughout the document, readers will find practical tools, checklists and scenarios designed to guide organisations through the employment lifecycle. Whether your organisation is just beginning its inclusion journey or building on existing efforts, this toolkit aims to empower you to build a workplace where everyone belongs and thrives.
If you are interested in our Employer's Toolkit for LGBTQ+ Inclusion, you might also find our Inclusive Recruitment of Trans & Non-Binary Candidates Toolkit of interest. Another publication Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) Survey Guide will be available soon.
