The project aimed to tackle sexual-based discrimination in the workplace by creating a diversity management Toolkit that could be used by SMEs and other authorities. Furthermore, the partners explored the existing good practices and the legal frameworks of the participating countries regarding anti-discrimination policies and provided a vulnerability assessment report. Discrimination in the workplace against LGBT+ workers led to severe problems in their health and well-being.
Discrimination in the workplace is prevalent in Greece and Cyprus. While diversity management had become common practice in several enterprises in central European countries, it was a relatively new issue for Greece and Cyprus. The project was founded on a realistic assessment of the identified needs and aimed to create a diversity management Toolkit to promote equality within the business sector. In recent years, there had been some developments regarding the diversity and inclusion of LGBT+ individuals in the workplace. However, there was a clear gap that needed attention. Up until that point, diversity management in the workplace had largely been a voluntary initiative, primarily adopted by large multinational corporations or governmental organizations. The primary objectives of the proposed project were to operationalize, support, and promote diversity management in the business environment in Greece and Cyprus. The project placed a significant emphasis on addressing discrimination against the LGBT+ community, which continued to face specific risks in the workplace, including intolerance that adversely affected their well-being.