Trans and Nonbinary People
in the Workplace

HELPFUL LINKS

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Transgender Inclusion is Good for Business – Transformation Journeys Worldwide’s June 2017 article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle outlining the business case for trans inclusion in the workplace.

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What to Do When Your Colleague Comes Out as Transgender – Excellent advice is offered in this 2015 Harvard Business Review article (although the statistics in the first two paragraphs are out of date and “preferred” pronouns is now a disrespectful phrase… just say “pronouns”).

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How To Respectfully Use Gender Pronouns In The Workplace – great article in Forbes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sexual Harassment of Transgender and Nonbinary People in the Workplace – Includes examples of actions that would be considered sexual harassment (p. 3) along with steps to take if you are being harassed (pp. 5-7).

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Visibility Counts: Corporate Guidelines for LGBT+ Self-ID – A report from Out Leadership and Ropes and Gray highlighting research showing the benefits, best practices and challenges of implementing LGBT+ self-identification programs.

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Preventing Employment Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender Workers – Guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

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A Guide to Restroom Access for Transgender Workers – Official guidelines from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration  (OSHA).

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4 Reasons Why Gender-Neutral Language Matters. – How and why to avoid gender bias when writing and speaking.

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Using Pronouns Respectfully. Great information and brief videos on the “how and why” of using pronouns respectfully, and links to global trans advocacy organizations.

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Resources for writing and speaking respectfully to and about gender diverse people.

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How to Create Trans and Non-binary Inclusive Cultures – List of Transformation Journeys Worldwide trainings being offered by employers of choice.