More than M and F: Supporting Transgender People in the Workplace | Online

About this class

This workshop will dive into gender inclusivity in your workplace and in your daily life. We will start with defining common terms used around gender equity, explore simple steps to move your workplace to a more inclusive atmosphere, and dig into the results of creating a welcoming space. If you have been thinking more about how to be ally for transgender and gender diverse people, but aren’t sure what steps to take, this workshop is for you. No matter where you are in your understanding of the complexity of gender and how it impacts workplace culture, this will be a welcoming space to ask questions and grow together.

Takeaways

• How to be a trans ally: steps to promote greater inclusivity
• Understand gender diverse terms: non-binary, genderqueer, transgender
• Know your boundaries: understand what is (or isn’t) any of your business
• Learn about the challenges gender diverse people face in the workplace
• Learn how to respectfully address pronouns