Tokenism in Business: Why It Harms (and How to Avoid It)
Tokenism rarely announces itself. It slips in quietly — the rainbow staff member asked to appear in every promotional photo, the business that rolls out a Pride flag only during Sydney Mardi Gras, or the company that invites LGBTQIA+ employees to the table but never really hands them the microphone. On the surface, it looks like support. Underneath, it can feel hollow. Many rainbow professionals across Australia have had that moment where they realise they’re being included for visibility,...
