LJMU makes Stonewall's top 100
14 January 2010
LJMU has been identified as one of the UK’s top 100 employers for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, appearing at position 85 in Stonewall’s 2010 Workplace Equality Index.
The Index is based on a range of key indicators which this year included the largest ever survey of lesbian, gay and bisexual employees, with over 7,000 participants. LJMU is one of only two universities which appears in the top 100.
Ben Summerskill, Stonewall Chief Executive said: "Competition was fiercer than ever to secure a place on the 2010 Top Employers List. We received more entries than any previous year from employers who understand and have benefited from Stonewall’s research which found that gay people are far more likely to buy goods or services from companies they know are gay-friendly. The Index is a powerful tool used by Britain's 1.7 million gay employees and 150,000 gay university students to decide where to take their talent and skills."
"The key to our success is the support of senior management, robust policies and established equality staff networks, that effectively contribute to the continuous improvement of our workplace. Diversity is respected, valued and celebrated at LJMU."
