America's business environment is an ever-changing mosaic of different races, ages, genders, ethnic
groups, religions, and lifestyles. This diversity poses significant challenges and opportunities for
the workplace. Today's companies must find ways to make all these pieces fit together and must foster
work environments free of harassment and discrimination for all their employees.
Sexual orientation has become an important topic in the American social landscape as well as in the
workplace. The issues of gender discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace are widening to include sexual orientation and gender identity. This course covers sexual orientation issues in the workplace.