{"id":2650,"date":"2020-10-20T09:16:52","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T16:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/?p=2650"},"modified":"2023-01-11T09:56:17","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T17:56:17","slug":"he-she-they-why-pronouns-in-the-workplace-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intuit.com\/blog\/social-responsibility\/he-she-they-why-pronouns-in-the-workplace-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"Why gender pronouns are important in the workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While to some, the words \u2018diversity\u2019 and \u2018inclusion\u2019 may have similar meanings, there is an important distinction between each of these words. \u201cDiversity is being invited to the party and inclusion is being asked to dance.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belonging is feeling like you\u2019re building a meaningful friendship with a group of people you\u2019re dancing with. Feeling that you can just <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and exist as who you are without criticism or the need to defend your own identity. That feeling of belonging doesn\u2019t come easy for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transgender and Non-binary people struggle with this form of belonging in many facets of life, including work. So what can we do, as allies, to help bring awareness around the discrimination transgender people still face in the workplace? Let\u2019s start with using proper gender pronouns at work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What are gender pronouns?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender pronouns are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/what-are-gender-pronouns-and-why-is-it-important-to-use-the-right-ones-169025\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terms people use to identify themselves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the gender they associate with. It\u2019s important to note that gender is different than sex, which is the biological status of a person, typically assigned at birth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We use pronouns to refer to individuals in conversation. Some common examples are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He\/Him<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She\/Her<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\/Them<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first two examples imply male and female identities, respectively. Alternatively, They\/Them is gender-neutral or nonbinary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender pronouns in the workplace\u2014and in other areas of life\u2014help people feel comfortable and respected. It\u2019s our right as human beings to feel this way, so using proper pronouns is a crucial part of building respectful relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to use gender pronouns at work<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As gender equality continues to strengthen, companies around the globe are becoming more gender expansive. Many employees in today\u2019s workplace may refer to themselves as gender fluid, non-binary, genderqueer, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees who identify with a gender-expansive identity challenge the traditional binary use of pronouns in the workplace. The use prefixes like \u201cMr.\u201d or \u201cMs.\u201d are also changing. \u201cMx\u201d has become a more inclusive form of these formal titles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, why are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehrcfoundation.org\/professional-resources\/talking-about-pronouns-in-the-workplace#:~:text=These%20employees%20may%20opt%20to,the%20more%20inclusive%20%E2%80%9CMx.%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pronouns important in the workplace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Ultimately, it\u2019s a matter of respect. Just as you would ensure you call people by their preferred name, you should make it a priority to use peoples\u2019 preferred pronouns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using appropriate pronouns in the workplace <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serve as a reminder: We <\/span><b>SEE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you for who you are, how you <\/span><b>EXPRESS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> yourself, and most importantly, affirming that you <\/span><b>BELONG<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here at Intuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why pronouns in the workplace matter<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why should we care about something as innocuous as pronouns? It\u2019s important because representation and visibility matter, especially for members of our community that may be going through a transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those of us who are comfortable living our lives with the gender assigned at birth, be it male or female, navigating the world seems pretty straightforward. We go to our respective restrooms, we dress accordingly based on our genders, and we have the privilege of navigating societal norms. But this thinking leaves out some of our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LGBTQIA+ community, which is why gender pronouns are becoming a big deal at work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those that are transgender, queer, or non-binary may often have to navigate the \u201cgray\u201d area, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including those who may be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">actively transitioning. Sometimes, knowing how to address them without being offensive may be challenging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2652 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SFPride_2018_Intuit1061lowres-2.jpg?w=640\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SFPride_2018_Intuit1061lowres-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SFPride_2018_Intuit1061lowres-2.jpg?resize=150,94 150w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SFPride_2018_Intuit1061lowres-2.jpg?resize=300,188 300w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SFPride_2018_Intuit1061lowres-2.jpg?resize=768,480 768w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SFPride_2018_Intuit1061lowres-2.jpg?resize=1024,640 1024w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SFPride_2018_Intuit1061lowres-2.jpg?resize=740,463 740w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SFPride_2018_Intuit1061lowres-2.jpg?resize=1440,900 1440w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/SFPride_2018_Intuit1061lowres-2.jpg?resize=720,450 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While using the incorrect pronoun for these individuals may be unintentional, it can be hurtful and demoralizing. It\u2019s the same feeling as when someone always refers to you by the wrong name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leading introductions with our pronouns can help start a conversation and allow folks to tell you their pronouns. Allies can help create space for our transgender and non-binary team members to share themselves safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normalizing pronouns is also helpful because gender is not always visually obvious. We should never assume someone\u2019s gender.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Supporting gender at work: A case study<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intuit\u2019s Tucson Pride leader noticed the addition of pronouns on an email signature of a colleague. This inspired her, so she suggested that this practice could be leveraged by employees throughout the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2653\" src=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Screen-Shot-2019-03-29-at-9.13.54-AM.png?w=427\" alt=\"\" width=\"427\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Screen-Shot-2019-03-29-at-9.13.54-AM.png 427w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Screen-Shot-2019-03-29-at-9.13.54-AM.png?resize=150,63 150w, https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Screen-Shot-2019-03-29-at-9.13.54-AM.png?resize=300,125 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few weeks later, another member of the Tucson Pride leadership team, discovered that employees could add their pronouns to our employee messaging system. That sparked a great conversation amongst the Pride team for all employees to be intentional with the use of pronouns and to show support for our colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the spirit of fostering an inclusive work environment, The Self-Employed Segment Culture Club \u2013 whose charter is to fuel a grassroots movement to continually improve and refine the way we work \u2013 built the fields in Slack for pronouns and name pronunciation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How we celebrate diversity<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intuit is a company that strives to continually innovate our products and services. In the same way, our culture is core to who we are as a company and includes how we treat our employees. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">honoring <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their unique identities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by using the correct pronouns in the workplace and<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how we can continue to build practices that support diversity and inclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intuit\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intuit.com\/blog\/social-responsibility\/more-than-a-parade-spotlight-on-our-intuit-pride-network\/\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pride Network<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">community of LGBTQIA+ and allied employees<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that strive to innovate their approach to equality and inclusion while supporting each other at Intuit and beyond. As an employee resource group (ERG), they focus on education to eliminate stereotypes and unconscious bias, develop diversity and inclusion training programs, and organize initiatives to help ensure Pride is a global and boundaryless community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we\u2019re proud of the work Intuit has done as a company to support diversity and inclusion, we know our work is far from done. We believe that diversity isn\u2019t something we do\u2014it\u2019s who we are. We\u2019ll continue to focus on diversity in the workplace and increasing visibility for underrepresented minorities to reflect the customers we serve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As shared by Abigail Braceros, our Intuit Global Pride Advisor, \u201cWhether you work at Intuit or any other company, everyone can help play a part in making sure all people, regardless of their gender, feel like they belong.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intuit\u2019s mission to power prosperity worldwide is supported by our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. A huge part of driving \u2018belonging\u2019 lies within Intuit\u2019s 11 ERGs. Every employee should feel like they can bring their whole self to work, feel like they belong, and do the best work of their life.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While to some, the words \u2018diversity\u2019 and \u2018inclusion\u2019 may have similar meanings, there is an important distinction between each of these words. \u201cDiversity is being invited to the party and inclusion is being asked to dance.\u201d Belonging is feeling like you\u2019re building a meaningful friendship with a group of people you\u2019re dancing with. 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