LGBTQ issues in the workplace have become multi-faceted, complex, dynamic, and increasingly important for leaders, Human Resource professionals, employees, managers and supervisors. Students will acquire a framework to understand how LGBTQ issues are human rights issues and how LGBTQ inclusion is a positive and strategic dimension of good organizational leadership and design. Students will learn about organizational heterosexism and homophobia, how it impacts the workplace, and how to create safe and inclusive environments for LGBTQ people. Students will acquire a framework to understand global issues related to LGBT rights in the workplace.This course should be listed in HRM and in GNS (Gender Studies).If you have already completed the 2 credit Selected Topics: LGBT Issues in the Workplace, you cannot take the 4-credit LGBTQ Workplace Issues course. There is substantial overlap between these two courses and students cannot include both in their degree plans.This course was previously BME 213714 LGBT Workplace Issues. Prerequisites: Foundation knowledge in human resources management and/or organizational behavior through courses/studies or experience..