Human Resources - Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Explore a course overview that centers on creating a positive culture and inclusive workplaces for associates and customers, focusing on sexual orientation and gender identity through modules, scenarios, and resources.

Promote inclusive workplaces by fostering ally networks and supportive environments, addressing discrimination against LGBTQ+ employees who come out, and aligning with Kompany's promise.

Explore how countries around the world regulate sexual orientation and gender identity, comparing 2020 trends with Haiti’s 2017 and 2019 roadmaps to identify changes.

The universal declaration of human rights serves as a road map for freedom and equality, protecting every individual's rights while remaining a living document, the most translated in the world.

Explore the 30 rights and freedoms that protect equality and freedom for all, including rights to life, justice, privacy, education, work, and social security.

The declaration act reveals four flaws, including no clear UN charter implementation, no progress monitoring, and divergent country interpretations of an aspirational framework.

Protects people in Canada from discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act, covering race, national or ethnic origin, disability, apparent conviction, age, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

Learn key sexual orientation and gender identity terms, from heterosexual, homosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, to cisgender, transgender, queer, intersex, and ally, applying inclusive terminology to real-life cases.

Sexual orientation defines who you are attracted to and want to form romantic, emotional, and sexual relationships with, and it is distinct from gender identity.

Examine a case study about Isabelle, a lesbian employee, and demonstrate that change room access should not be dictated by sexual orientation, guided by HR.

Explore how to handle a same-sex change room concern by upholding policy that prohibits dictating change room use, while offering privacy options and HR guidance.

Explore why pronouns matter and how to use respectful language, ask for preferred pronouns, and identify core terms for gender identity, expression, and the sex assigned at birth.

Case study 1 examines an inclusive washroom policy that allows customers to use the restroom matching their gender identity, with HR or manager guidance available for uncertain situations.

Explore case study 2 on handling a transgender individual's use of the change room, affirming identity, and offering privacy options while consulting HR for guidance.

Case study 3 shows Martin returning to work and being allowed to use the men's change room, while pronouns are confirmed and HR guidance is available.

Learn to create an organization policy on sexual orientation and gender identity, including an employee handbook, onboarding updates, and a five component framework to ensure non-discrimination and inclusive practices.