What you'll learn:
- Differentiate gender identity vs gender expression vs sex vs orientation in workplace contexts
- Apply inclusive language and pronoun practices in meetings, email, and HR systems
- Identify and interrupt bias, microaggressions, and misgendering using simple response tools
- Design or improve policies: non-discrimination, facilities, dress codes, privacy, and benefits
- Create a step-by-step workplace transition support plan for managers and HR partners
- Set inclusion metrics and accountability practices to track progress over time
Most organizations say they value inclusion—but many teams still struggle with gender identity and gender expression in day-to-day work.
Consider a few widely reported realities:
Nearly half of LGBTQ+ employees report experiencing workplace discrimination or harassment.
More than 1 in 3 LGBTQ+ employees say they’ve left a job due to an unwelcoming environment.
In the U.S., the 2020 Supreme Court decision (Bostock v. Clayton County) confirmed protections—yet policy on paper often doesn’t match culture in practice.
So the question is: how do you move from good intentions to real, consistent gender inclusion—without jargon, guesswork, or putting the burden on gender-diverse employees?
That’s exactly what this course is designed to help you do.
In this course, you’ll learn how to:
Understand gender identity vs. gender expression (and how they differ from sex and sexual orientation)
Use inclusive language and pronouns in a professional, respectful, and non-performative way
Prevent and respond to microaggressions, bias, and misgendering—without escalating tension
Build practical policies and benefits that support trans and non-binary employees (including transition guidelines, privacy, facilities, dress codes, and healthcare)
Support an employee through a workplace transition with a clear plan for communication, systems updates, and accommodations
Practice allyship and bystander intervention so inclusion shows up in everyday moments
Measure progress with meaningful metrics, leadership accountability, and transparent reporting
You’ll also get a real-world case study of Salesforce’s gender-inclusive workplace practices—what they implemented, how they supported employees, and what lessons you can apply in your own organization.
Whether you work in HR, manage a team, lead DEI efforts, or simply want to be a stronger ally, this course gives you the clarity, language, and tools to build a workplace where people of all gender identities can show up fully—and do their best work.
