Gender pronouns: Small changes have big impact on workplace inclusion

Building a diverse, inclusive organization and fostering a culture of belonging can be pretty complex. But small changes can make a big impact – including initiating conversations about gender pronouns.

As the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) explains, every person deserves the basic dignity and courtesy of being referred to by their correct pronouns (she, her, hers; he, him, his; they, them, theirs).

“Nothing may be more personal than the way in which people refer to us through our name and pronouns. Using a person’s chosen name and desired pronouns is a form of mutual respect and basic courtesy. Everyone deserves to have their self-ascribed name and pronouns respected in the workplace … the experience of being misgendered can be hurtful, angering, and even distracting,” according to the HRC.

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