Is SparkNotes really LGBTQ friendly?

SparkNotes is owned by Barnes & Noble

SparkNotes is committed to LGBTQ rights and equality for all. The company offers its employees a number of benefits that include domestic partner benefits, health insurance, and 401k plans. It also participates in public events and organizations that support LGBTQ rights, and donates to politicians who support or don't support LGBTQ rights legislation.
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Does SparkNotes have inclusive workforce protections?
SparkNotes has inclusive workforce protections, with policies that include both sexual orientation and gender identity & expression for all operations
Does SparkNotes offer LGBTQ friendly benefits to its employees?
SparkNotes has strong and inclusive benefits offering for US Employees.
Health Insurance and other benefits are equivalent when it comes to their coverage of spouses or domestic partners for different-sex and same-sex couples.
At SparkNotes Transgender individuals are offered equal health coverage, including medically necessary care.
Does SparkNotes have an LGBTQ inclusive culture?
SparkNotes has shown sustained commitment to diversity through several initiatives like training for new hires and employees, executives performance tied to diversity goals, and policies that support an inclusive culture around gender identity and self expression.
SparkNotes has employee groups and/or diversity councils within the company to support LGBTQ employees, and has several programs around hiring, supplier selection, marketing, and philanthropy to support LBBTQ individuals, causes, and organizations.
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