Harman International Industries, a US audio solutions company wholly owned by Samsung Electronics, is planning to launch outreach campaigns targeting the LGBTQ+ community with the aim of integrating them into the workforce. The company has taken steps to establish an inclusive workspace by making infrastructural adjustments, including the implementation of gender-neutral washrooms and enhanced accessibility for individuals with varying abilities. Harman is also providing health insurance coverage for gender confirmation surgeries and hormonal therapies to support employees undergoing transition. The company has set up a Pride employee resource group, which now comprises over 50 employees, and is promoting awareness of the LGBTQ+ community through initiatives like treasure hunts and Queer Quiz. Harman India, with about 10,000 employees, aims to add LGBTQ+ individuals to its workforce this year. Arppna Mehra, vice-president of HR, global digital transformation solutions, and HR head at Harman India, highlighted the importance of introducing inclusive policies to support and enable the success of LGBTQ+ employees. The company has partnered with organizations such as Pride Circle and Ask Insights to conduct sensitisation workshops, educating employees about inclusive language and behaviors. Harman’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) further demonstrates its focus on creating an environment where individuals from the LGBTQ+ community feel accepted, empowered, and free from discrimination.