The latest data from Worker Underlines a worrying drop in happiness at work for LGBTQ + employees in the United States, the scores of happiness going from 74% in 2024 to only 66% in 2025 to 9% of points below the global score of employees of 74%. This marks a striking contrast with heterosexual employees, whose levels of happiness experienced a slight increase of 76% to 77% over the same period.
The growing disparity suggests that changes in working policies under President Trump, in particular those related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), contribute to the negative trend.
In 2024, the gap of happiness between heterosexual employees and LGBTQ + was only two percentage points. By 2025, this gap has widened to 11 percentage points, which indicates that LGBTQ + individuals are disproportionately affected by changes in working policy.
Workl research also reveals a risk of increasing flight among LGBTQ +employees, 36% considering leaving their job in 2025, against 21% in 2024 – The world average is in the bass 20. On the other hand, heterosexual employees experienced a reduction in the risk of theft from 21% to 19%, suggesting a greater feeling of stability within this group.
Lord Mark Price, founder of worklResults on results:
“The data presents a disturbing image for LGBTQ + employees in the United States, who are experiencing a drop in happiness and well-being at work at a time when their heterosexual colleagues see improvements. and supported in their roles. »»
The other key results of LGBTQ + employees include:
- Empowerment It increased from 77% in 2024 to 71% in 2025.
- Work satisfaction dropped from 75% to 64%.
- Pride of their work Past 74% to 63%.
- Well-being scores has decreased sharply from 73% to 63%.
- Information sharing decreased by 76% to 67%.
Heterosexual employees have experienced slight increases in all these fields, strengthening the idea that the conditions and policies of the workplace can affect LGBTQ +individuals differently. The political climate under the Trump administration, alongside potential discounts of Dei's initiatives in the workplace, creates a less favorable environment for LGBTQ +employees.
