Management Programs

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 workshop 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.

Key Topics

• Sexual orientation and gender identity: what is the relevance to the workplace
• Addressing heterosexism and homophobia
• Domestic partnership benefits: pros and cons
• Sexual orientation and gender identity as a diversity issue
• "Coming out" in the workplace
• Legal issues
• Making the "hostile workplace" less hostile: key strategies and techniques
• Developing and delivering effective training on sexual orientation and gender identity
• Gender identity: the legal and workplace implications
• Masculinity and femininity as a workplace issue
• Investigating claims of discrimination and harassment
• Trends in discrimination charges on gender identity and sexual orientation
• Developing and implementing policies, practices, and procedures
• Proactive approach to managing the workplace
• Gender stereotyping
• Developing allies

Who Will Benefit

EEO, diversity, AA, and HR professionals, consultants, and others who want to understand these issues and how they impact an organization's ability to be diverse and inclusive