Brazil Marks Workplace Inclusion Surge

The Human Rights Campaign released its 4th annual benchmarking report recognizing 75 companies across Brazil that earned the maximum score & designation of best places to work for our LGBTQ community. RaShawn “Shawnie” Hawkins, SHRM-CP, Senior Director of the HRC Foundation’s Workplace Equality Program stated, “Even as some current global challenges threaten diversity, equity & inclusion, Brazilian companies are showing that inclusion isn’t just sustainable — it’s essential. This year’s results demonstrate that more companies are not only adopting LGBTQIA+-inclusive policies, but embedding them into their operations, supply chains, & leadership. That translates to safer, more affirming, more innovative workplaces for nearly a million people across Brazil.” This year a total of 92 companies participated in the index with 81.5% achieving certification up from 63.7% last year. Collectively the program now impacts more than 913,000 employees nationwide underscoring its role as a leading driver of workplace equality in Brazil. This year’s survey shows that even as overall participation declined globally in the wake of far-right attacks on diversity, equity & inclusion Brazilian companies are deepening their commitment to LGBTQ inclusive workplace policies & practices. Helen, Executive Director of Instituto Mais Diversidade concluded, “The drop in participation is concerning, as it suggests that some of the corporate sector may be stepping back from diversity commitments in challenging times. At the same time, Equidade BR highlights that companies maintaining their focus are achieving real, measurable progress. The future of workplace inclusion depends on the courage to keep advancing, rather than retreating.” The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Global Workplace Equality Program is advancing LGBTQ workplace inclusion across the U.S., Mexico, Chile, Argentina & Brazil impacting more than 30.6 million employees worldwide.

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