1. Including the “T” in your ERG/BRG and Workplace
Out & Equal Workplace Summit
October 8, 2015

2. Agenda Welcome Company & ERG/BRG Make-up
Brief Introduction to Trans People
Transgender Policies and Benefits Including TAC Requirements
Internal Training and Education
Changing the ERG/BRG to include the Transgender employee
How to Manage the Transition in the Workplace
Case Studies
How to be a Trans Ally
Q&A and dialog
Sue
Transgender Advisory Committee (TAC) is ...

3. Welcome Sue Machelski Cheryl Gilliam Carol Lewis Greg Gwaltney
Dow Chemical
NAA LBGT ERG Leader
Cheryl Gilliam
Kellogg’s
Global LGBT ERG Leader
Carol Lewis
Sr. D&I Business Partner
Greg Gwaltney
GLAD Equitable Policies Team
Chris Rice
Whirlpool
Co-Lead of LGBTQ Group
Carol Levey
Regional Site Implantation Leader

4. Company & ERG/BRG Make-up
Dow Chemical
Kellogg
Whirlpool
Best Chemical Company in the World
54,000 employees globally
GLAD Established 2000
Network in 154 different Locations
Largest of 8 networks
2800 participants w/ >75% Allies
Home of ‘Tony the Tiger’
32,000 employees globally
KPA Established 2009
Network in USA and Latin America
3rd largest ERG of 8
500+ participants
Home of the ‘Maytag Man’
100,000 employees
PRIDE Established 1999
Network affiliates in call centers, manufacturing divisions, and Latin America (Brazil)
3rd Largest ERG of 8
400+ participants
Dow – Sue
Kellogg- Cheryl
Whirlpool - Chris

5. Identity, expression, attraction, and assigned sex are independent sliders and not a zero-sum measurement. Being some part of one being woman need not make one less of a man!
A transgender person is one who recognizes that their sex-assigned at birth does not match their observed gender identity. There is no confusion about the gender of a transgender person; they have had to agonize long and hard over this at tremendous cost; this is not a cheap and trivial statement to make. The recognized gender of a transgender women is natural and valid as that of an African American, tall, Young or old Woman.

6. Transgender Policies and Benefits Including TAC Guidelines
Dow Chemical
Kellogg
Whirlpool
2007 employment non-discrimination included gender identity
2010 Medical Benefits /WPATH SOC
Guidelines in place
2006 Domestic Partner Benefits launched
2009 gender identity added to the non-discrimination policy
2011 Transgender guidelines established
2009 Gender Identity and Gender Expression added to Global Non-Discrimination
2009 Equal and Full Coverage for Transgender Employees
2013 Gender Identity and Expression added to Corporate Giving and Supplier Non-Discrimination Policies/Guidelines
Dow – Greg (touch on guidelines including Bathroom policy)
World Professional Association for Transgender Health Standards of Care (WPATH SOC). 
Kellogg- Carol
Whirlpool – Chris

7. Training and Education
In 2015 K Pride & Allies focused on basic training to educate our ERGs members on the LGBTQA community:
Out Ally Basic Training 101 – Michigan State University LBGT Resource Center
"Creating Inclusive Workspaces for Transgender Employees“ – Kalamazoo Gay, Lesbian Resource Center (KGLRC)
Kellogg Cheryl

8. 3 Ways the ERG Can Change to include the Trans employee
Focus on Education
Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance Observance
Lunch & Learns
Unique opportunities to Engage Other ERGs
Be an HR Resource
Editing policies for Trans-Inclusive Language
Enhancing required training to be fully inclusive of LGBT employees
Ask, Ask, Ask
Never assume, Always ask
1999
“Gays And Lesbians of Whirlpool”
2005-Today
Whirlpool Chris Rice

9. How to Manage the Transition in The Workplace
ERG: Raising awareness and educating is key
ERG should provide training and resources to normalize transgender people
Everyone in the workplace should meet at least one trans person
Train HR and managers and be available to support a workplace transition
Be the champion for medical benefits for transgender employees
Dow Chemical Carol Levey
EDUCATE UP!!!

10. How to Manage the Transition in The Workplace
Trans Employee
Should be working with health care provider/s before approaching their manager
Must be able to approach manager with confidence, a clear timetable, and clear goals
Goals may be unique
Dow Chemical Carol Levey
EDUCATE UP!!!

11. How to Manage the Transition in The Workplace
Managers
Must be known to be familiar with trans matters
They are the trans-person’s advocate and principle contact person
They shall issue all communiqués and answer questions that everyone is too afraid to ask the trans-person
Dow Chemical Carol Levey

12. How to Manage the Transition in The WorkplaceHR
Must have a practical knowledge of a workplace gender transition
Co-ordinate resources to ensure that the trans person has access to all the information and is aware of all medical benefits
Ensure manager is supported; co-ordinate transition activities and timetable
Ensure all administrative actions are performed
Dow Chemical Carol Levey

13. How to Manage the Transition in The Workplace
Co-workers
Extend common courtesy; treat the trans person with the respect they would any new hire
Be familiar with How to Be a Trans Ally
If unsure, question management/HR/Google
Never reveal anyone's transgender status as this is considered privileged medical information
Dow Chemical Carol Levey

14. Good and Bad Case Studies
All
Order unless you decline
Dialog with Audience too
Carol Levey
Cheryl
Greg
Chris
Carol Lewis

15. We, the ERG, need to train others on How to be a Trans Ally
Accept that people are bringing their whole / real selves to work
Treat them like any other person with dignity and respect
Use their new name and presentation-appropriate pronouns. If in doubt, ask.
Don’t draw attention to mistakes; keep apologies small and/or just do it right next time.
Sue

16. We, the ERG, need to train others on How to be a Trans Ally
Defend them against gossip. Everyone has a right to respect and privacy.
Don’t ask about genitals/surgery or any other privileged medical information
Don’t “out” the trans person to anyone
Its not your privilege to disclose
“Tranny”, “she-male”, “he-she”, etc. are slurs.
And do keep a sense of humor – it’s new for everyone!

17. Resources
To continue your education on transgender issues and the transition process, please refer to the resources below:
Resource
Link
National Center for Transgender Equality
The Human Rights Campaign
Transgender Law Center
PFLAG
GLAAD
Medical aspects, WPATH guide
Scientific papers on transgender studies
How to be a trans ally
Caitlyn Jenner
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18. Christopher.rice@whirlpool
Contact Information
Name
Sue Machelski
Cheryl Gilliam
Carol Lewis
Greg Gwaltney
Chris Rice
Carol Levey