Supporting Gender Identity: How to Create a Gender Inclusive Workplace

2023 Annual
This session will give you the information needed to create an inclusive environment for all.

Workplaces are becoming more diverse each year and there is a growing need to support a gender inclusive culture. Someone joining or already within your organization most likely identifies as non-binary, gender fluid, or transgender. This session will cover the importance of having strong HR policies and plans in place to give support and guidance to the entire population. You will learn how to develop an HR communication plan to support a cohesive and understanding culture, the importance of using the correct pronouns, and how to build an HR policy framework to support employees as they present their authentic selves at work.

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain a broader understanding of gender identity.
  • Learn basic terminology around gender inclusivity.
  • Create a policy framework to support gender inclusivity..

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Date(s) & Time(s): 
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Presenter: 

Kathleen Pearson

Kathleen
Pearson

Kathleen Pearson serves as the Global Chief Talent Officer at McDermott Will & Emery, an elite global law firm with over 3,000 partners and employees. With a career spanning more than two decades in human capital management, Kathleen has dedicated herself to fostering strong, resilient, and diverse teams adept at navigating change and uncertainty. Her strategic leadership encompasses all aspects of people-related functions, including talent acquisition, management, employee relations, training and development, as well as compensation and benefits. Kathleen's passion lies in delivering human-based solutions to human-created challenges, empowering individuals and teams for future success. Her expertise in building teams that adapt, innovate, and thrive has established her as a venerated leader in the legal industry.

Location: 
W316
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
Competency: 
Interpersonal (Behavioral)
Leadership (Behavioral)
Intended Audience: 
Mid-Level
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