Advice and Opinion - January 2026
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Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 by Ian Thomas — No comments
Coming out at work is rarely about wanting to make an announcement. For most gay people, it’s about reaching a point where staying silent starts to feel heavier than speaking up. That moment can come quietly. You get tired of editing your stories. You realise colleagues know a version of you that isn’t quite true. Or you feel secure enough in your role to wonder whether being open might finally ...
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Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 by Ian Thomas — No comments
Interviews aren’t just about proving you can do the job. They’re also your chance to figure out whether a workplace is somewhere you’ll be respected, supported, and able to thrive. For LGBTQ+ jobseekers, that matters even more — because a company can look inclusive online, but feel completely different in day-to-day reality. The good news is: you don’t need to “out” yourself or ask anything ...
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Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 by Ian Thomas — No comments
Job hunting can be stressful at the best of times. But for many LGBTQ+ jobseekers, there’s often an extra question underneath the usual worries: Will I be respected there? Will I feel safe? Will I have to hide parts of myself just to get through the week? It’s easy for a company to look inclusive on the surface. A rainbow logo, a Pride post, a short statement about “valuing diversity” — none of ...
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Posted on Sunday, January 4, 2026 by Ian Thomas — No comments
For all the talk about talent shortages, skills gaps and employers struggling to fill roles, the truth is that many people are still finding it incredibly hard to start their careers — especially young people, and especially young gay people who are navigating the working world without the support networks others take for granted. You’ll often hear politicians and business leaders say that this ...
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Posted on Sunday, January 4, 2026 by Ian Thomas — No comments
Workplaces across the UK have changed a great deal over the past decade. Policies have improved, many organisations now talk openly about inclusion, and conversations about respect and equality have become part of everyday working life. Yet, despite all of this progress, a surprising number of people still do not feel fully safe being themselves at work in 2026. Safety at work is about much more ...