Why? Because by month three, the "guest" mentality wears off. The employee is no longer a new face; they are a contributing team member. And unfortunately, that is when toxic workplace cultures often strike back against those who don’t fit a specific mold.

When a female employee—particularly one who identifies as LGBTQ+—is hired, the first few weeks are usually guarded. Colleagues are polite. Managers are formal. But by week 12, the masks slip.

If you are an HR professional, a SOD complaint at month three is a . It tells you that your hiring process is excellent (you hired diverse talent) but your retention culture is toxic.