New Study Shows Gen Z LGBTQIA+ Students, Graduates Value, Seek Out Inclusive Workplaces

Employers that foster a culture of belonging for all employees will have an advantage as Gen Z is projected to make up 27% of the workforce by 2025 and their expectations will change the workplace as we know it.

Table of Contents

• Importance of Diversity for Gen Z
• Workplace Inclusivity Expectations
• Leadership Representation Impact
• Challenging Discrimination
• Employer Allyship

Importance of Diversity for Gen Z

Born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, Gen Z values remote work and diversity above traditional factors like salary.

Workplace Inclusivity Expectations

Gen Z LGBTQIA+ students prioritize inclusivity and diversity initiatives when evaluating potential employers.

Leadership Representation Impact

Seeing visible LGBTQIA+ role models in leadership influences decision-making for LGBTQIA+ students.

Challenging Discrimination

Gen Z individuals are willing to challenge discriminatory behavior in the workplace.

Employer Allyship

Employers need to take more action to support LGBTQIA+ employees as Gen Z values inclusivity in the workplace.