To Whom It May Concern,

My name is Raymond Trau from the Department of Management at Monash
University in Melbourne, Australia. I found your group in Yahoogroups
and am writing to you to request for assistance with the distribution
of this online survey to the members of your yahoogroup/organisation.
This study focuses on the career experiences of experiences of
lesbians and gay men. I would greatly appreciate if you could forward
the following message to your members:

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Global Survey on Career Experiences of Lesbians and Gay Men

A global online survey is being undertaken to assess the factors that
affect the career experiences of lesbians and gay men who work in
office/professional environment and/or are professionally employed.
Specifically, this research will yield important evidence on the
effects of identity, stigmatisation and disclosure of lesbians and gay
men on their social and developmental relationships at work.
Additionally, this research will provide important information on the
consequences of these relationships for the career outcomes and
general wellbeing of lesbians and gay men.



The findings of this research will provide much needed scientific
evidence on the career development issues of the lesbian and gay
populations which will assist the educational community in
understanding the career experiences of these unique populations;
assist the business community to implement better policies and
practices relating to its lesbian and gay employees; and also provide
important information for lesbian and gay communities worldwide as to
the specific strategies associated with a better career trajectory and
quality of life.



Your participation in this research is critical to achieving a full
representation of lesbians and gay men from around the world. To
participate in this online survey, go to the web address below and
enter the password indicated to log in:

http://www.unipark.de/uc/careerofgaysandlesbians/

Password to log in: 2007



Should you have any questions about this research, please do not
hesitate to contact the lead researcher, Raymond Trau, via this email
address (raymond.trau@...).



Thank you for your time and attention.

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Should you wish to forward this information to other groups, forum,
listservs, etc, or have further questions about this research, please
contact me via my email address (raymond.trau@...).

Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to hearing from
you.

Sincerely,

Raymond Trau