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Abstract
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.
J Fernandez founded Beyond the Binary, a magazine for UK non-binary people and has worked within the LGBT community for various organisations.
Sarah Gibson has over 6 years experience in creating and delivering training on trans and non-binary people to organisations of all scales. They have worked with a wide range of charities from local ones to the national leaders and their work is referenced by the UK government and internationally.
This book offers unique and much needed insight into non binary issues. In a world where non binary people and their issues are widely misunderstood and misrepresented, this book is an essential part of our fight for social and legal recognition. It offers vital insight into specific topics and will be useful for just about anyone - from allies, to non binary people, to employers. A much needed book that will be a great tool in paving the way forward.
Fox Fisher, Artist, film-maker & campaigner
A comprehensive book that will give anyone seeking to understand and include people with non-binary identities a thorough grounding in the key issues and relevant, practical advice on implementation.
Simon Croft, Gendered Intelligence
Table of Contents
Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
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Gender Diversity and Non-Binary Inclusion in the Workplace: The Essential Guide for Employers by Sarah Gibson and J. Fernandez | 3 | ||
Chapter 1: Non-Binary Inclusion | 9 | ||
Diversity strategy | 11 | ||
Chapter 2: An Introduction to Non-Binary People | 15 | ||
Who are non-binary people? | 15 | ||
Are non-binary people transgender and do they transition? | 19 | ||
Common non-binary genders | 20 | ||
Cultural-specific genders | 26 | ||
Pronouns and titles | 28 | ||
How many non-binary people are there? | 34 | ||
Chapter 3: Key Issues | 37 | ||
Barriers to healthcare | 37 | ||
Daily life | 40 | ||
Names and titles | 45 | ||
Hate crime | 47 | ||
Chapter 4: UK Law Background | 55 | ||
Equality Act 2010 | 56 | ||
Data Protection Act 1998 | 60 | ||
Gender Recognition Act 2004 | 61 | ||
Why is non-binary recognition important? | 65 | ||
Other countries | 68 | ||
Future developments | 70 | ||
Chapter 5: Why Include Non‑Binary People? | 73 | ||
Recruitment and retention | 74 | ||
Reducing exclusionary incidents | 76 | ||
Brand building | 78 | ||
Inclusive environments are good for companies’ output | 79 | ||
Legal responsibilities | 81 | ||
Social responsibilities | 82 | ||
Chapter 6: Practical Steps for Inclusion | 85 | ||
What is important? | 86 | ||
Gender-neutral bathrooms | 87 | ||
Gender-neutral changing rooms | 92 | ||
Records | 93 | ||
Staff networks | 95 | ||
Using gender-neutral language | 97 | ||
Inclusion policies | 99 | ||
Single-gender services | 100 | ||
Dress codes | 102 | ||
Time off for medical treatment | 104 | ||
Pronouns | 106 | ||
Disclosure and Barring Service checks | 109 | ||
Pensions | 110 | ||
Genuine occupational requirements | 111 | ||
Training | 113 | ||
Informing co-workers | 114 | ||
Chapter 7: Closing Remarks | 117 | ||
Glossary | 121 | ||
References | 127 | ||
Index | 131 | ||
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