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Due to public persecution of LGBT+ individuals, Poland loses as much as 20.4 billion PLN annually – new report by Open for Business

The new report by Open for Business, titled The Economic Case for LGBT+ Inclusion in Poland” shows that including LGBT+ individuals can serve as a powerful catalyst for economic growth, while discrimination against them carries both social and financial costs. Discover the key findings of the study and read the full publication.

Key Findings

  • Skilled workers are leaving Poland for more inclusive societies
    Poland is grappling with a “brain drain” crisis as skilled professionals migrate to more open countries. Data from the World Bank and LinkedIn highlight this trend, showing that employees in Poland are moving to nations with more inclusive environments.
  • Health-Related impacts are particularly severe for the LGBT+ community, costing Poland up to 6.1 Billion PLN annually
    The Polish government’s hostility toward LGBT+ individuals contributes to high rates of depression within the community. Additionally, restrictive LGBT+ policies hinder education and awareness about HIV.
  • LGBT+ – inclusive companies achieve better financial results
    In Poland, companies that embrace more inclusive policies outperform others financially. A stronger focus on inclusivity enhances Poland’s competitiveness on both regional and global levels.
  • Tolerant societies attract talent, businesses, and investments
    With the new government, Poland’s reputation for protecting LGBT+ rights has improved. However, the pace of change must accelerate for Poland to be recognized as a fully inclusive society.

Who is the report for?

The report is intended for:

  • Companies operating in Poland
    The publication explains how integrating LGBT+ individuals can be part of an effective strategy to improve competitiveness and business performance. It also provides guidance on supporting LGBT+ employees.
  • Policymakers in Poland
    For those considering ways to enhance national competitiveness, the report demonstrates how LGBT+ inclusivity boosts economic performance and how discrimination against the LGBT+ community can prevent businesses from realizing their full growth potential and hinder their ability to attract top talent.
  • Polish NGOs advocating for LGBT+ rights
    The publication offers new, economically grounded arguments that can be useful in fostering social and business engagement, as well as in discussions with policymakers.

Download the report (PL)

Download the report (ENG)

About Open for Business

Open for Business is a coalition of companies committed to the belief that inclusivity and diversity drive business success and economic growth. The coalition’s mission is to promote LGBT+ rights worldwide. It runs regional programs in the Caribbean, Central and Eastern Europe, East Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Each program involves collaboration with local civil society organizations to mobilize activists within business communities and support their efforts with data and analysis.

In Poland, the Open for Business Advisory Board includes Mirka Makuchowska (Director at KPH) and Agnieszka Kulikowska (Board Member at KPH).

Report presentation, Photo: Open for Business

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