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Everyone wants to feel safe and respected on the job. Keep reading to learn more about where you can find companies that support the LGBTQ+ community.
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It’s Pride Month, a time to celebrate and support the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) people whom we call friends, share a workplace with, or live in our homes. June also presents a great time to give a shout out to the companies that go out of their way to provide the LGBTQ+ community with an inclusive, safe, and supportive work environment.
In its work with thousands of companies, FlexJobs has identified 800 that truly support LGBTQ+ workers. To be included on the list, a company had to:
Be recognized on the Human Rights Campaign’s Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality list. This list ranks organizations on corporate policies, practices, and benefits important to the LGBTQ+ community.Be actively hiring for fully-remote jobs as of May 30, 2023.
We don’t have room to feature all 800 companies in this article, but here are seven randomly chosen from the list.
1. 3M
A company that’s been around since 1902 and operates in over 65 countries, 3M is involved in all sorts of industries, from healthcare to automotive. In a truly innovative move, 3M implemented a “Work Your Way” policy that allows employees to choose whether they wish to work remotely, in-office, or in a hybrid arrangement.
Recent jobs postings have included:
Payroll and Time AnalystMaster Data AnalystTax Analyst
2. American Family Insurance
American Family Insurance earned a perfect score on the Corporate Equality Index administered by the Human Rights Campaign. This inclusive insurer also offers a sweet benefits package, including flexible paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, parental and family leave, health membership stipends, tuition reimbursement, and mental health support programs.
Recent job postings have included:
Trial AttorneyBinding Authority UnderwriterMarketing Strategy and Planning Consultant
3. CarGurus
CarGurus, the company that provides consumers with the tools they need to buy, finance, and/or sell a car, is continually on the lookout for employees who strive “to create a workplace where everyone feels they can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential.”
Recent job listings have included:
Senior Enterprise Applications EngineerRegional Sales DirectionRegional Sales Executive
4. Emerson
Founded 133 years ago, Emerson is now an international, Fortune 500 manufacturing company working to solve complex customer challenges across the commercial, industrial, and residential markets. As a side note, Emerson was named one of CareerBliss’s “50 Happiest Companies in America.”
Here’s a sample of recent job postings:
Customer Service SpecialistHuman Resources ManagerEvent Coordinator
5. Lowe’s
What was once a small hardware store has grown into the second-largest home improvement store in the world. It’s also one of the “Happiest Retailers to Work For,” according to Fortune magazine, and a military-friendly employer.
Recent job listings have included:
RecruiterCustomer Experience ProfessionalPackaging Designer
6. Under Armour
Manufacturer of casual and sports apparel and footwear, Under Armour is dedicated to giving back to the communities in which its employees live and work. In addition to children’s athletic programs in underserved communities, Under Armour supports the Wounded Warrior Project and promotes fitness for women as a way to combat breast cancer.
Recent job listings have included:
Channel Merchandising DirectorSports Marketing LeadSenior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
7. Wells Fargo
This financial giant offers a full menu of services, including banking, investments, new mortgage loans, and insurance. Wells Fargo employs around 270,000 people throughout its 90-plus businesses.
Recent job listings have included:
Lead Communications ConsultantOperational Accounting AssistantSenior Administrative Assistant
How to begin your job search
If you’re curious about current openings, take a look at FlexJobs job listings. While you can browse the site for free, you’ll have access to insider information and the ability to apply for a position directly from the FlexJobs site by signing up for a membership. Here’s a breakdown of current membership costs:
1 week: $9.951 month: $24.953 months: $39.951 year: $59.95
And if you’d like to see the full lineup of which businesses earned a rating of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, visit FlexJobs’ Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality list.
For anyone who’s always wanted to work for a company that values people for who they are, there’s never been a better time than now to recognize the businesses that are getting it right.
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