Equality and diversity policies and practices at work: lesbian, gay and bisexual workers

作者: Fiona Colgan , Chris Creegan , Aidan McKearney , Tessa Wright

DOI: 10.1108/02610150710777060

关键词: SociologyAction (philosophy)Gender studiesEquality and diversityDiversity (politics)Trade unionHuman sexualityBusiness caseLesbianSexual orientationPublic relations

摘要: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify organisational good practice concerning equality, diversity and sexual orientation consider the impact Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003.Design/methodology/approach employs in‐depth interviews a short survey with 154 lesbian, gay bisexual people (LGB) 60 management, trade union LGB group representatives within 16 “good practice” case study organisations.Findings Before introduction (SO) (2003), progress was made based on social justice and/or business arguments. research shows that an inclusive response can benefit both employees their employers. However, “implementation gap” between equality/diversity policy identified. law as further driver equality action in area has been p...

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