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ir Keir Starmer mentioned extra inclusive workplaces can “unlock growth” and would play part of Labour’s financial restoration plans as he spoke at an occasion to mark Pride .
The celebration chief renewed a dedication to make sure workers are “free of harassment” and “able to be entirely themselves” as he met LGBT+ enterprise leaders on Thursday.
He was joined by shadow ladies and equalities secretary Anneliese Dodds, who mentioned inclusive practices are “good for working people, good for business and good for our economy as a whole”.
In making its case, Labour pointed to analysis by Deloitte which prompt that as much as a 3rd of employees are contemplating shifting to a extra LGBT-friendly employer.
Inclusive companies obtain better share costs, market valuations and stronger money flows by means of retaining employees and enabling higher-level collaboration, the celebration mentioned.
Linda Riley, chief government of Diva Magazine, and Iain Anderson, chairman of communications agency Cicero, had been amongst LGBT+ enterprise chiefs who joined the Labour chief at a roundtable dialogue in central London.
Speaking on the occasion, Sir Keir mentioned: “Britain’s economy is built on the efforts of working people and brilliant businesspeople. They will build the growth we need.
“The best teams value everyone for who they are, and in return they get the very best out of them.
“Those at the forefront of building these inclusive businesses know this is how you unlock growth and hold expertise. I saw that when I led a public service and now as I lead the Labour Party.
“Labour growth will be inclusive in every way – we will ensure working people are able to work free of harassment and able to be entirely themselves.”
Ms Dodds mentioned: “Inclusion for LGBT+ people matters. We need to harness the potential of everyone in our economy and that means making sure that people at work feel safe and supported.
“Retaining and attracting talented staff is a huge challenge for firms, which is why inclusive practices are good for working people, good for business and good for our economy as a whole.
“Labour will make inclusion the norm, not the outlier, by requiring employers to tackle discrimination and harassment.”
