Is Spotify really LGBTQ friendly?
Spotify does not have a public statement on LGBTQ rights, but they do have a statement on diversity which includes sexual orientation and gender identity. Their website states "At Spotify, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to building a better future for everyone. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We recognize that people from all walks of life bring unique perspectives to the table, and that a truly diverse workforce is key to our success." Spotify offers domestic partner benefits for both same-sex and opposite-sex couples. They also offer transgender-inclusive healthcare benefits. Spotify participates in public events and organizations that support LGBTQ rights, such as Pride parades. They have not donated to any politicians who support or don't support LGBTQ rights legislation.
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Does Spotify have inclusive workforce protections?
Spotify has inclusive workforce protections, with policies that include both sexual orientation and gender identity & expression for all operations
Policy includes sexual orientation for all operations
Policy includes gender identity or expression for all operations
Does Spotify have an LGBTQ inclusive culture?
Spotify has shown some commitment to diversity through initiatives like:
- Training for new hires and employees, executives performance tied to diversity goals.
- Policies that support an inclusive culture around gender identity and self expression.
- Employee groups and/or diversity councils within the company to support LGBTQ employees.
- Other programs around hiring, supplier selection, marketing, and philanthropy to support LGBTQ individuals, causes, and organizations.
Three LGBTQ Internal Training and Education Best Practices
LGBTQ Corporate Social Responsibility
Three Distinct Efforts of Outreach or Engagement to Broader LGBTQ Community
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Employee group –or– Diversity council
Does Spotify offer LGBTQ friendly benefits to its employees?
Spotify 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 Spotify Transgender individuals are offered equal health coverage, including medically necessary care.
Equal health coverage for transgender individuals without exclusion for medically necessary care
Equivalency in same- and different-sex domestic partner medical and soft benefits
Equivalency in same- and different-sex spousal medical and soft benefits