Gender Diversity and Non-Binary Inclusion in the Workplace: The Essential Guide for Employers

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Helping to create inclusive work environments for non-binary people, this book builds knowledge of non-binary identities and provides practical solutions to many of the basic workplace problems this group face. Working with and including non-binary people in the workplace is beneficial for both employer and employee, as it attracts and retains younger and non-binary workers by helping promote an inclusive brand, as well as satisfying equality obligations. Based on novel research of non-binary inclusion within businesses, it provides a basic overview of non-binary people, a business case for inclusion, a brief description of how non-binary people fit into current equality laws and likely future developments in the area. An ideal introduction for companies wishing to embrace all genders in the workplace. Gender Diversity and Non-Binary Inclusion in the Workplace: The Essential Guide for Employers by Sarah Gibson and J. Fernandez Chapter 1: Non-Binary Inclusion Diversity strategy Chapter 2: An Introduction to Non-Binary People Who are non-binary people? Are non-binary people transgender and do they transition? Common non-binary genders Cultural-specific genders Pronouns and titles How many non-binary people are there? Chapter 3: Key Issues Barriers to healthcare Daily life Names and titles Hate crime Chapter 4: UK Law Background Equality Act 2010 Data Protection Act 1998 Gender Recognition Act 2004 Why is non-binary recognition important? Other countries Future developments Chapter 5: Why Include Non‑Binary People? Recruitment and retention Reducing exclusionary incidents Brand building Inclusive environments are good for companies’ output Legal responsibilities Social responsibilities Chapter 6: Practical Steps for Inclusion What is important? Gender-neutral bathrooms Gender-neutral changing rooms Records Staff networks Using gender-neutral language Inclusion policies Single-gender services Dress codes Time off for medical treatment Pronouns Disclosure and Barring Service checks Pensions Genuine occupational requirements Training Informing co-workers Chapter 7: Closing Remarks Glossary References Index Blank Page