How can I help a transitioning colleague?

The best form of support is to:

1. Listen to the transitioning person and respect their wishes. Having a community of colleagues who understand can make a huge difference.
2. Don’t assume which pronouns to use (for example he, she or ze).
3. Be an ally.
4. BBC Pride offers particular support to trans colleagues.

How do you transition gender?

Social transitioning may include:

1. coming out to your friends and family as transgender.
2. asking people to use pronouns (she/her, he/him, they/them) that match your gender identity.
3. going by a different name.
4. dressing/grooming in ways that match your gender identity.

How do you demonstrate understanding and acceptance of gender diversity?

How to support a trans and gender diverse young person

1. talk in an open, non-judgmental way about gender identity.
2. express acceptance and provide support.
3. ask how you can best support them.
4. request that family members and other people respect your young person’s gender identity and expression, including using their.

How do you accept gender identity?

How do you manage gender transitions in the workplace?

Institute protocols for gender transitions that clearly delineate responsibilities and expectations of transitioning employees, their supervisors, colleagues and other staff. Should an employee approach their manager or human resources with the intention to transition, be prepared by having gender transition guidelines on file.

What are the guidelines for transitioning employees?

Guidelines should address: who in the business is charged with helping a transitioning employee manage his/her/their workplace transition; what a transitioning employee can expect from management; what management’s expectations are for staff, transitioning employees, and any existing LGBTQ

What can I do to support transgender rights?

It can be scary to speak out, but loud and visible support for transgender rights can show transgender people that they are accepted, encourage other allies to speak out, and help change the minds of people who aren’t supportive of transgender people yet. Support transgender people who experience discrimination.

What should I avoid when talking to a transgender person?

Avoid compliments or advice based on stereotypes about transgender people, or about how men and women should look or act. People sometimes intend to be supportive but unintentionally hurt transgender people by focusing on their looks or whether they conform to gender stereotypes.