The rights of women, gay men and lesbians are enshrined in law. But are they respected at work? Al Senter finds that the attitudes of business have been a little slow to keep up with legislation
It's illegal for employers to discriminate against anyone on the grounds of their gender or sexual orientation. But is success in business all the more difficult if you're female or gay?
The evidence is conflicting and contradictory. Lord Browne rose to the very top of BP, but, when he retired early as chief executive, a flurry of newspaper articles suggested that homophobia in the macho world of oil had forced his hand. The Independent on Sunday's annual Pink List, nominating 101 of the most influential gay men and women, was rushed out two months early to coincide with the story. Among the predictable array of actors, artists, designers, writers and musicians, there were a few notable business figures, including BMI chairman Sir Michael Bishop, former ITV boss Charles Allen and KPMG managing partner, Dr Ashley Steel.
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