Creating a genuinely inclusive workplace means going beyond the basics. It is like building a wheelchair ramp at the front door but forgetting to make sure that the rest of the building is wheelchair-friendly; while the intention is good, it does not create a truly accessible space. Similarly, adding more gender options without considering the overall experience can feel like just scratching the surface.
Read MoreGender demographic data is foundational to many surveys and forms serving both customers and employees. It is an important and powerful tool to drive employee engagement and business outcomes. Yet, often there are only two response options of female and male.
Read MoreNow that we understand some of the complexities, how do we undertake this sort of deliberation to surface clear and decisive direction on gender data collection? I recommend a systems approach to develop gender data solutions that are specific to your organization’s unique needs and software capabilities. This effort can be scaled to your organization’s size and needs using the following five steps:
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