335: How to Build a Gender-Inclusive Workplace with Davey Shlasko

Did you know that many workplaces unintentionally exclude trans and non-binary individuals?

Part of the reason for this is the widespread assumption that humanity only fits neatly into two categories: men and women. However, this perspective has never been universally true–and it’s time we challenge it at work.

Fortunately, our guest is here to help us understand these gender terminologies and how to build a truly gender-inclusive workplace.

Today’s guest is Davey Shlasko. Davey is the founder and director of Think Again Training & Consulting. For over two decades, Davey has cultivated a practice of facilitating adult learning to drive organizational and systemic change for equity and justice, with a unique niche in transgender inclusion.

In this episode, Davey defines the different gender terminologies we should be aware of and shares practical strategies for creating workplaces where everyone feels respected.

From understanding gender pronouns to designing trans-inclusive policies, this conversation has actionable insights for fostering gender inclusivity at work.

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Conversation Topics

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:02) Understanding gender terminologies
• (05:07) Fashion and gender are not the same (and shouldn’t be)
• (09:07) How to foster gender inclusivity without making assumptions
• (11:09) They/them isn’t new at all
• (15:18) Navigating gender pronouns respectfully
• (17:02) Handling gender pronoun mistakes with care
• (18:44) Key tips for practicing pronouns
• (21:09) Understanding and respecting neo-pronouns
• (26:02) Keep up with Davey
• (26:45) [Extended Episode Only] How to incorporate gender-inclusive practices into your team or organization
• (32:23) [Extended Episode Only] Prioritizing respect over comfort in the workplace for everyone

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Free PDF Checklist on Inclusivity Best Practices

Davey is providing members of Podcast+ with a PDF checklist that will help you identify practices that are beginning to work toward inclusion, better practices for inclusion, and finally, “best practices.”

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