Landmark LGBTQ Study: Canada’s Agencies May Be Failing LGBTQ Creatives

To mark the upcoming and inaugural Inclusivity, Diversity & Equality in Advertising (IDEA) Summit,  The Institute of Communication Agencies (ICA), the professional business association representing Canada’s communication & advertising agencies, has released the results of their Diversity and Inclusion in Canada’s Agencies Study. The unprecedented study, surveying over 3000 Canadian creatives, found significant and surprising career challenges for the LGBTQ Community at agencies.Key Findings of the Survey:Only 1/3 of the respondents identifying as non-heterosexual said they are completely “out” or open about their sexual orientation in the workplace. This could…

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