Breaking the Rainbow Ceiling

How LGBTQ+ people can thrive and succeed at work

De: Layla McCay

Narrado por: Layla McCay

Duración: 7 h y 39 m

Resumen del Editor

A compelling look at the challenges facing LGBTQ+ professionals as they navigate their careers – with advice from many senior figures who have smashed their own rainbow ceilings.

There are currently only four LGBTQ+ CEOs across all Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies who are out at work, and just 0.8% of Fortune 500 board positions are filled by LGBTQ+ people. This deficit, occurring across sectors and around the world, reveals a diversity gap playing out in today’s workplace: LGBTQ+ people are less likely to reach the top jobs. But what is holding LGBTQ+ people back at work – and what can be done?

Breaking the Rainbow Ceiling explores the hidden differences that cause LGBTQ+ people to be underrepresented at the most senior levels of professional life. Combining data with personal insights from over 40 prominent LGBTQ+ trailblazers, from CEOs to Ambassadors, Layla McCay reveals the challenges that LGBTQ+ people commonly encounter as they find their way in work environments, and provides the practical strategies that can help empower LGBTQ+ people to reach their full professional potential.

The book explores how everyone – from boards, CEOs, managers, HR professionals and colleagues, through to LGBTQ+ people navigating their own career paths – can recognize and address the barriers, achieve their career goals, and build a more inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and succeed.

©2024 Layla McCay (P)2024 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Reseñas de la Crítica

Layla is right that the challenges to opportunity exist disproportionately across minority communities – I am thrilled that she’s not only highlighting these disparities for the LGBTQ+ community but is providing insights and solutions to overcome these challenges. (John Amaechi OBE)

This much-needed and engaging book will resonate with LGBTQ+ people on every step of the career ladder and leave everyone who reads it with a little extra knowledge, insight, inspiration and a sense of hope. (Dame Inga Beale)

A brilliantly researched book packed full of insight, advice and inspiration for those who want to be able to live, work and succeed as their authentic and fabulous LGBTQ+ selves. (Suki Sandhu OBE)

An important look at ways to combat the impacts of prejudice in the workplace so that everyone can thrive at work. (Matthew Todd)

A powerful, inspiring and critically important read for HR professionals and for LGBTQ+ people developing their careers. (Lutfur Ali)