"Too Inclusive" vs Performance
Companies with high LGBTQ+ inclusion don't underperform. They lead.
The Receipts
Companies with strong LGBTQ+ workplace policies tend to show higher long-term revenue growth, stronger net income, and more stable stock prices than those that treat inclusion as optional.
Countries and Rights
Cross-country research finds the same pattern: more legal rights for LGBTQ+ people go hand in hand with higher income per person and better development outcomes.
Out of the Closet, Into the Lab
It isn't the rainbow logo that creates value. It's what happens when queer people can work, invent, and live without terror.
Using All the Talent
LGBTQ+ equality doesn't sink the bottom line. It's a sign that you're finally using all of your talent, not just the part that feels safe to you.
The Reality
Protecting LGBTQ+ workers isn't a liability. It's a competitive advantage. When you protect us, everyone wins.
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