1 in 2 LGBTQ+ employees have been bullied or harassed at work, study says
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A stark 52% of LGBTQ+ employees in the UK have faced bullying or harassment at work, with alarming rates among younger and transgender individuals.
The survey indicates a troubling number: 19% of LGBTQ+ workers faced verbal abuse, while 5% experienced physical violence related to their sexual orientation.
Queer Gen Z employees report higher discrimination rates: 65% have experienced bullying, with a pronounced 20% harassed due to sexual orientation.
The mental health impact is severe; 40% of bullying victims feel increased anxiety, and 6% even quit their jobs due to the harassment.
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