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Jun 2021
40m 48s

LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace

McKinsey People & Organizational Performance
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   Listen to the podcast (duration: 40:45) >  Too often, LGBTQ+ workers are "the only" in the office, which can lead to feelings of isolation. Diana Ellsworth, McKinsey partner and leader of our work on diversity, equity, and inclusion, talks with McKinsey talent experts Bryan Hancock and Bill Schaninger about our latest research on how to better support our LGBTQ+ colleagues -- not just during Pride month, but year-round.

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