Open Workplaces Initiative
The Open Workplaces Initiative aims to advance inclusion and acceptance for non-monogamous employees in the workplace through workplace policy and community-building
No one should have to hide their identity in the workplace for fear of stigma and discrimination. Unfortunately, that’s an all-too-common experience for non-monogamous professionals. From OPEN’s 2024 Community Survey, 9.5% of respondents reported experiencing stigma or discrimination in the workplace on the basis of their non-monogamous identity, up to and including loss of employment – and because “relationship structure” is not a protected status, this discrimination is entirely legal.
That’s why OPEN launched the Open Workplaces Initiative to help employees advocate for – and employers implement – policies to promote acceptance and inclusion for diverse family and relationship structures in the workplace.
This includes:
Non-discrimination hiring and employment policies.
Inclusive language for diverse family and relationship structures.
Accommodating medical and family leave policies.
To get started, visit the Open Workplaces Toolkit for advocacy guidance and concrete steps that your company take take today, or check out some of the printable resources below:
More Resources
Take Action
Our Open Workplaces Toolkit provides guidance and actionable steps – including template policy language – that employees and employers can use to promote acceptance and inclusion in the workplace.
Connect with other non-monogamous professionals for community-building and career and advocacy support! Visit the #open-workplaces channel in OPEN’s community Discord Server:
Looking for support advocating for or implementing policies for acceptance and inclusion in your workplace? We can help.
Creating a Safe & Inclusive Workplace for Employees in Stigmatized Family & Relationship Structures
Opening Up About Your Non-Monogamous Identity in the Workplace:
The Open Workplaces Initiatives is a joint program of OPEN and the Modern Family Institute, which works to empower an evolving ecosystem of flourishing families.
