HR in Review 40 – Why Trans Inclusion Training is Needed in the Workplace with Katie Neeves

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About this Episode

In this HR in Review episode, Bill Banham talks with Katie Neeves, Trans Ambassador at Cool2BTrans. Katie shares her personal journey and discusses the importance of trans inclusion in the workplace, along with the need for trans inclusion training.

Guest: Katie Neeves
Katie is the founder of Cool2BTrans, an organisation dedicated to supporting and inspiring other trans individuals and educating everyone on trans issues. She uses storytelling and humour to break down barriers and create more inclusive workplaces. Katie has appeared on both ITV and BBC and was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce in 2021.

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  • You ‘came out’ very publicly via a video that you posted on your social media. Tell us about your experience.
  • Why do you believe ‘trans inclusion’ training is needed at work?
  • Do you believe that employers are genuinely becoming more inclusive of trans people?
  • When is it okay to get it wrong about differences?
  • How can employers make the workplace more trans-inclusive?
  • What is your top tip for leaders and HR professionals when it comes to supporting trans employees?
  • What is the single biggest change you think will happen in HR and leadership over the next 5-10 years?

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Podcast Host and Guests for this Edition

Host: Bill Banham
Bill Banham is Editor at HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast, Associate Editorial Director with HRreview, and co-organizer of such HR, Talent, and leadership-focused events as InnovateWork, Hacking HR Toronto, and DisruptHR London. Bill has interviewed inspiring leaders across the globe from such brands as NASA, the US Government, Simon Sinek, UPS, ADP, SAP, Salesforce, and the United Nations. Bill has 15+ years of experience in editorial, events management, marketing, SEO, advertising, business development, data management, research, and professional development.

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Guest: Katie Neeves, Trans Ambassador at Cool2BTrans
Katie has dedicated her career to promoting trans inclusion and raising awareness about trans issues in the workplace. She offers entertaining and insightful training to businesses on how to create inclusive environments.

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Bill Banham is Editor at HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast, Associate Editorial Director with HRreview, and co-organizer of such HR, Talent, and leadership-focused events as InnovateWork, Hacking HR Toronto, and DisruptHR London. He has interviewed inspiring leaders across the globe from such brands as NASA, the US Government, Simon Sinek, UPS, ADP, SAP, Salesforce, and the United Nations. Bill has 15+ years of experience in editorial, events management, marketing, SEO, advertising, business development, data management, research, and professional development.

 

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