Launching the Future: The High Potential Program for LGBTQIA+ Empowerment

Levyl and Out For Australia proudly introduce our collaboration as a part of the High Potential Program, a dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) recruitment initiative. This program is an identified hiring program that aims to reshape the landscape of opportunities and inclusion effort for LGBTQIA+ professionals within People and Culture roles. Levyl in partnership with Out For Australia, guides employers and employees through a four-stage framework that provides all the tools, advice and support required to create and modify policies, practices and environments to be more inclusive of LGTBQIA+ communities. 

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The Essence of the High Potential Program

At its core, the High Potential Program (HPP) is a transformative initiative designed to challenge conventional recruitment biases and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds. The program focuses on connecting People and Culture professionals from underrepresented communities with forward-thinking employers committed to advancing their diversity, equity and inclusion agendas. By linking internal DE&I teams with frontline hiring managers, the HPP strives to make a real impact, ensuring that inclusion is not just a policy but a lived reality.

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Why It Matters

The need for such a program is underscored by stark truths. Representation of LGBTQIA+ individuals significantly diminishes at the managerial level, particularly among LGBTQIA+ women, who hold a mere 1.6% of managerial level roles and above according to McKinsey & Co. This underrepresentation increases the likelihood of feelings of isolation at work. As expected, LGTBQIA+ employees who are not out at work are 45% less likely to be satisfied with their job. These statistics greatly impact organisational performance, as high rates of workplace belonging are linked to a 56% increase in job performance, a 50% reduction in turnover risk, and a 75% reduction in sick days. Moreover, LGBTQIA+ employees who are out at work are 55% more likely to be satisfied with their jobs, highlighting the importance of a supportive work environment. 

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How the High Potential Program Helps

For LGBTQIA+ communities, the HPP LGTBQIA+ stream offers a pathway to meaningful employment, mentorship, and professional growth within inclusive and progressive organisations. It addresses key areas such as identity, language, workplace policy, and environmental design to ensure a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ employees to enter. For organisations, investing in the HPP signals a commitment to genuine LGBTQIA+ inclusion, enabling them to benefit from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. It offers a structured framework for role design, recruitment, onboarding support, and continuous evaluation, ensuring that diversity and inclusion principles are embedded at every stage of the recruitment process.

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The Benefits Are Clear

By engaging with the High Potential Program, organisations can not only enhance their own diversity and inclusion efforts but also set a precedent for meaningful change across their industry. This program is not just about filling vacancies; it's about creating a more inclusive, equitable, vibrant and safe future for all.

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Join Us In This Journey

As we launch the High Potential Program LGBTQIA+ communities' stream, we invite HR and People and Culture professionals to embark on this journey with us.

Together, we can build a workplace where everyone, regardless of their identity, feels valued, included, and empowered to achieve their highest potential.

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