We say we want everyone to belong at work (and it's super beneficial to doing good work) but how do we do that? Employee engagement surveys still say that LGBTQ+ people feel like we are outsiders at our places of work. One of the ways we can help is by increasing belonging by advocating for LGBTQ+ folks via allyship.
1. Put your pronouns in your email signature and Slack
There is little to no risk in sharing your pronouns as a cisgender person. As trans and non-binary folks, it feels much safer if you share yours too.
2. Use more inclusive language all the time
Remove gendered language from job postings and HR documentation as well as your personal usage. This also goes a long way to helping you stop assumptions on the gender of your…
