Every gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (GLBT) person must figure out the right time — and most appropriate way — to come out to family and friends. Transfer the coming-out situation to the workplace, and it becomes even more complex.
Even as most Fortune 500 corporations tout GLBT-friendly policies as recruitment tools and the workforce becomes more diverse, many factors — including office culture, your boss’ attitude and your state of mind — must be considered before telling your colleagues that you’re gay.