SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY

SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY

In many workplaces, diversity training and education either ignores the issues of sexual orientation and gender identity or addresses these issues in a superficial way. This training is designed to prepare organizations, trainers, and other interested parties with a step-by step guide for effectively addressing sexual orientation and gender identity in the workplace.

Outline :

1.    Sexual orientation and gender identity: what is the relevance to the workplace

2.    Addressing heterosexism and homophobia

3.    Domestic partnership benefits: pros and cons

4.    Sexual orientation and gender identity as a diversity issue

5.    “Coming out” in the workplace

6.    Legal issues

7.    Making the “hostile workplace” less hostile: key strategies and techniques

8.    Developing and delivering effective training on sexual orientation and gender identity

9.    Gender identity: the legal and workplace implications

10.  Masculinity and femininity as a workplace issue

11.  Investigating claims of discrimination and harassment

12.  Trends in discrimination charges on gender identity and sexual orientation

13.  Developing and implementing policies, practices, and procedures

14.  Proactive approach to managing the workplace

15.  Gender stereotyping

16.  Developing allies

Peserta :

HR professionals, Consultants, EEO, diversity, AA, and others who want to understand theses issues and how they impact an organization’s ability to be diverse and inclusive.