tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182477363609341716.post4940550278766250684..comments2024-03-28T21:20:16.151+01:00Comments on Sue's news and views: Subtle transphobia in the workplaceSue Richmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14881573928883759984noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182477363609341716.post-68585777532377866462021-04-12T22:23:58.313+02:002021-04-12T22:23:58.313+02:00Ha! You anticipate my future musings! Yes, all tha...Ha! You anticipate my future musings! Yes, all that is right as far as the workplace goes. These days I cannot recommend being a member of a union too highly, even if you are self-employed. Sue xSue Richmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14881573928883759984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-182477363609341716.post-75048246989814064182021-04-12T18:11:31.305+02:002021-04-12T18:11:31.305+02:00To use a special HR phrase "there's some ...To use a special HR phrase "there's some right tossers in charge" 😉 and if you throw race, gender, and/or sexuality into the mix, it can be fuel for the fire. It shouldn't, yet here we are. Listening to a few folk who've worked in that sector, they would like to see bullies given the boot, but that's easier said than done.<br /><br />FWIW, HR exists to ensure the company does not get sued - no blog author pun intended 🙂 - and being aware of your protection in law is not a bad thing. See also joining a union and/or LGBTQ+ working group (if your employer has one) may help too. While none of these are magic shields, they may be able to offer advice and further assistance if you get into a sticky spot.<br /><br />Above all, keep your email, store evidence, and a track of when things happened. "He said/she said" isn't going to help unless you have a witness and/or written/digital proof. Oh, and IT wise, some people are now using Freedom of Information requests to see what's been said about them in email or corporate chat (Slack, Hangouts, Teams, etc).Lynn Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876715474502367377noreply@blogger.com