LGBTI Inclusion

Transgender people experience unique challenges at work - new research

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There are more than 2 million transgender people in the United States. Image: UNSPLASH/Sharon McCutcheon

David Baboolall
Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company
Sarah Greenberg
Engagement Manager, McKinsey & Company
Maurice Obeid
Partner, McKinsey & Company
Jill Zucker
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
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Transgender people are underrepresented in the US workforce. Image: Mckinsey and Company
charts showing that transgender people make less money than cisgender people do in the US
Transgender people make less money than cisgender people do in the US. Image: Mckinsey and Company

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Transgender people face discrimination in the job application process. Image: Mckinsey and Company
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Transgender people fear for their safety in certain US industries. Image: Mckinsey and Company

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A significant number of transgender people feel they cannot be open with colleagues. Image: Mckinsey and Company

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Transgender people are twice as likely to face barriers in their career enhancement. Image: Mckinsey and Company
charts showing that transgender people have faced restrictions when trying to climb the corporate ladder
Transgender people have faced restrictions when trying to climb the corporate ladder. Image: Mckinsey and Company

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Transgender inclusion could benefit the US economy. Image: Mckinsey and Company
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