Inclusion and diversity employment monitoring report 2024
Workforce data and findings: Sexual orientation
Headcount by Sexual orientation
75.9% of employees have stated their sexual orientation, a slight reduction from last year (from 76.3% in 2022).
The LGBT+ figure has risen from 3.0% in 2021 to 3.4% in 2023. This is higher than the census figure even with a significantly higher number unstated.
The latest census (2021) data on sexual orientation for Wiltshire is:
- LGBT+ - 2.5%
- Heterosexual - 91%
- Not answered - 6.6%
Sexual orientation | % of total Council headcount |
---|---|
LGBT+ | 3.4% |
Heterosexual | 72.5% |
Unstated | 24.1% |
Recruitment by Sexual Orientation
The proportion of LGBT+ appointees has risen from 2.9% 3 years ago to 3.4%
Sexual orientation | % of total applied | % of total shortlisted | % of total appointed |
---|---|---|---|
LGBT+ | 4.6% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
Heterosexual | 64.0% | 67.4% | 61.1% |
Unstated | 31.4% | 29.1% | 35.4% |
Sexual orientation | % of total applied | % of total shortlisted | % of total appointed |
---|---|---|---|
LGBT+ | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.7% |
Heterosexual | 82.5% | 81.4% | 77.9% |
Unstated | 14.0% | 15.1% | 18.4% |
Remuneration by Sexual orientation
LGBT+ staff are represented across all grades, including the highest and lowest salary grades.
Grades grouped | LGBT+ | Heterosexual | All staff |
---|---|---|---|
B/C | 4.0% | 4.3% | 7.0% |
D/E | 12.1% | 13.0% | 16.9% |
F/G | 15.0% | 15.7% | 14.8% |
H/I | 30.6% | 26.3% | 26.0% |
J/K | 15.6% | 18.9% | 16.6% |
L/M | 13.3% | 12.7% | 11.0% |
N/O/Hay | 9.2% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Turnover rates by Sexual Orientation
The turnover rate for LGBT+ staff is slightly higher than the total workforce turnover rate. It has decreased slightly from 16.7% to 16.2% this year.
Sexual orientation | Turnover rate |
---|---|
LGBT+ | 16.2% |
Heterosexual | 10.0% |
Unstated | 18.3% |
Whole council | 12.2% |