Pride Month | O2 launches toolkit for trans employees

Last month, the telecommunications company O2 announced the creation of a toolkit for employees and managers to support people who are either going through or are starting a gender transition journey.

The toolkit was developed in partnership with the LGBT+ charity Stonewall as well as members from O2’s Proud employee network and aims to offer advice to managers on issues such as confidentiality and privacy as well as guidance on the correct use of pronouns.

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The resources within the toolkit ensure that managers are properly prepared and equipped to support transitioning employees to create a working culture where all employees, regardless of gender identity, feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work.

Jo Bertram, Chief Digital & Strategy Officer and Executive Committee Sponsor for Inclusion at O2, commented: “To prosper businesses must reflect society and, at O2, we are committed to enabling this by fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. Introducing a transitioning toolkit is the right thing to do for our people and builds on a series of progressive moves by O2 this year, including extending paid paternity leave for all couples regardless of their orientation. We know that doing the right thing by our people is critical to attract and retain top talent.”