Examining Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion practices within Irish based organisations: Exploring EDI through the perspectives of LGBTQ+ employees

Hudson Coventry, Aaron (2022) Examining Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion practices within Irish based organisations: Exploring EDI through the perspectives of LGBTQ+ employees. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

This study explores the perceptions of LGBTQ+ employees, based in Ireland, towards their employer’s equity, diversity, and inclusion policies. Current research suggests that the rates of discrimination aimed at the LGBTQ+ community are increasing. The same can be said for the workplaces of Ireland, where LGBTQ+ employees are far more likely to face some form of discrimination when compared to their non-LGBTQ+ co-workers.

The research was gathered using primary data from 25 participants. Using the primary method ensured that the results would be first-hand and original to the dissertation. The data was collected through the use of a survey, which was shared across social media sites, namely Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, by LGBTQ+ organisations such as Gay Health Network (GHN), LGBT Ireland, and OutWest. The collected data was analysed by utilising qualitative research methods, and thematic analysis, which helped in highlighting any commonalities that arose between the research survey and the literature review.

Some of the trends noticed in the research conducted were the rise in discrimination, a need for an actual HR department, and the requirement for LGBTQ+ specific policies, all of which relate to topics discussed throughout the literature review.

The research question, and the research objectives, have been answered, and an overall conclusion to the dissertation would indicate that the research performed via survey does reflect the current external research being conducted on the LGBTQ+ community and workforce of Ireland.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare > Discrimination H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management > Diversity H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management > Equal Opportunity in Employment H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > Issues of Labour and Work > Industrial Sociology > Multiculturalism in the Workplace
Divisions:	School of Business > Master of Arts in Human Resource Management
Depositing User:	Clara Chan
Date Deposited:	18 Nov 2022 13:49
Last Modified:	18 Nov 2022 13:49
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/5876

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