April 27, 2009, 9:58 am
When a staffer switches genders
Coping with major changes can flummox a workplace, but you can protect your bottom line and your employees by promoting tolerance and respect. Has your workplace faced discrimination or tolerance issues? Tell us how you approached them.
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I had one experience, and I will never forget it. My HR rep was the key to making everything right. I was a 25 year old manager at a Hartford CT Financial Co. I had 5 managers covering 70 staff members. A new employee was in the final stages of a gender change. The female employees on the team were very upset that the employee would eventually use the ladies room with them. My HR rep thought through options with us and respectfully asked if the employee would be willing to use an available single stall bathroom down the hall? The employee agreed, avoiding conflict and everything ended well. Mr Strickland at Madison Co is a rock star in my book. His respect for his employees should be commended.