How to Find a Company That Truly Embraces LGBTQ Employees

How to Find a Company That Truly Embraces LGBTQ EmployeesHow to Find a Company That Truly Embraces LGBTQ Employees Perhaps working for a diverse company - one thats inclusive of all people- is important to you. Or maybe you want to be accepted into a workplace that sees you as a valuable equal. Whatever your reason, youre seeking a certain environment, but how can you make sure- really, truly sure- that you have found a company thats diverse and inclusive in all things?For Pride Month - celebrated each June to commemorate the Stonewall riots and recognize the impact LGBT people have had in the world- Glassdoor sat down with Tamesha eisig, talent acquisition senior manager at Toyota North America , to find out how job seekers can find a diverse company- plus, how to score a job at one of the top automotive companies in the world, who is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through their Toyota and Lexus brands.Luckily, companies that welcome diversity are more plentiful than ever, grausam explains. The demographics of Americas workforce have evolved significantly, Hart tells Glassdoor. Today, women and minorities are a much larger part of the workforce, and many people are also working longer and delaying retirement. Furthermore, more and more companies today are now realizing that embracing diversity and inclusion are a competitive advantage to their business- its not just a feel good or nice-to-have thing anymore. According to Hart, corporate diversity and inclusion look like clear linkage to the strategy, organizational goals, and objectives of the business organizational commitment to creating an inclusive culture employee involvement and respect for all leadership accountability, measurement, and evaluation and strategic, intentional planning. But these things arent always easy to spot- especially for someone who is on the outside of a companys walls.So, how can you find a truly diverse company? Heres wha t to look for and what to ask. A company must have a diversity and inclusion governance structure that helps guide its strategies and programs, fosters leadership and management commitment, and drives employee engagement to create and foster an inclusive culture, says Hart. (At Toyota, a Diversity Advisory Board oversees such governance.) So, make sure you check to see if the company youre interested in has such a structure, or ask about it during your interview. Lists exist to rank companies for their diversity, including Diversity Inc. Top 50 Companies for Diversity or the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality datenbankindex , Hart points out. And, these lists and scores are public information that candidates can easily find online, she says. These lists reflect companies that dont just talk about diversity, but walk the walk day-in and day-out with employee and third-party validation. For example, Toyotas earned 12 consecutive perfect scores on Human Rights Corporate Equa lity Index, she says.Companies that value and prioritize diversity will also welcome questions about how they foster inclusion in the workplace. So, in your interview, dont be afraid to inquire about a companys diversity policies, Hart says, with questions such as Does your company have employee resource groups? And if so, how many? Can you speak to your company culture? What does a successful candidate look like in this role or company? And what skills and contributions would a successful candidate bring to this group? Hart suggests.At Toyota, a Social Innovation Division leads our D+I Champions program, hosting four training sessions a year for our team members, says Hart. These sessions are designed to evoke personal insights, promote self-discovery and facilitate organizational changes. Other companies that value diversity should have programs in place to support inclusion. Lastly, if youd like to work at Toyota, Hart says the company looks for candidates whove been involved in their companys employee resource groups (ERGs), especially if they held a leadership position at their company. This would demonstrate not only an aptitude for leadership, but a strong passion and commitment to an affinity they are passionate about.And you can learn more about Toyotas culture of inclusion and diversity by following the company on social media, Hart says. Youll see firsthand how were an inclusive workplace where team members are encouraged to bring their full self to work, she explains.