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AFFIRM Talent is presented by Project AFFIRM in collaboration with
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What is AFFIRM Talent?
AFFIRM Talent is a web-based training program and resource center to prepare and mentor employers who are looking to recruit and retain transgender and nonbinary talent and, as a result, create job opportunities for gender-diverse people.
AFFIRM Talent is a suite of tools including:
An interactive, self-paced training module featuring case scenarios, vignettes, best practices, and real-life recommendations;
A resource center featuring relevant literature and templates;
In-person consultation as needed.
Photos 1, 2, 3, and 5 from left to right: The Gender Spectrum Collection
About Us
LGBTQ+ health at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia Psychiatry is a program with the mission to promote the health and wellness of LGBTQ+ people through research, clinical practice, and education. AFFIRM Talent is part of Project AFFIRM, our study on identity development, health, wellness, and resilience among gender-diverse people.
Our Collaborators
Background
Organizations and companies that support transgender and gender nonbinary people become places gender-diverse folks choose for employment. This is beneficial for businesses that recognize the value of a diverse workforce and its impact on productivity and creativity. Administrative efforts can significantly enhance the employment experiences of TGNB people, aid the recruitment and retention of a gender-diverse workforce, and improve employment inequality. We created AFFIRM Talent for employers and organizations looking to create a welcoming and affirming environment for transgender and gender nonbinary employees.
Training Module
Our training module is interactive and self-paced. It features case scenarios, real-life quotes, activities, and best practices. It will be available soon.
Resources
Employment Resources from other Organizations
GLAAD, Transgender Resources
Human Rights Campaign, Trans Toolkit for Employers
Lambda Legal, Transgender Workplace Rights
National Center for Transgender Equality, Issues: Employment
Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, Toolkits & Guides
Trans Lifeline, Issues
Transgender Law Center, Employment Resources
Glossary
Language and appropriate terms change over time. Check the following resource periodically for updates.
GLAAD, Glossary of Terms: Transgender
Human Rights Campaign, Glossary of Terms
PFLAG, PFLAG National Glossary of Terms
The Safe Zone Project, LGBTQ+ Vocabulary Glossary of Terms
Trans Lifeline, Glossary of Terms and Definitions
Guides and Toolkits
“A Guide to Restroom Access for Transgender Workers.” The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Link. Accessed April 1, 2022.
“Best Practices: Restroom Access.” Out & Equal Workplace Advocates. Link. Accessed April 1, 2022.
“Columbia University LGBTQ+ Guide: Resources to Foster an Affirming Community for LGBTQ+ Faculty, Students, and Staff.” Columbia University, Office of the Provost. Link. Accessed April 1, 2022.
“Guidance on Protections from Gender Identity Discrimination Under the New York Human Rights Law.” New York State, Division of Human Rights. Link. Accessed April 1, 2022.
“Model Transgender Employment Policy: Negotiating for Inclusive Workplaces.” Transgender Law Center. Link. Accessed April 1, 2022.
“Nondiscrimination Policy.” Funders for LGBT Issues. Link. Accessed April 1, 2022.
“Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Discrimination.” U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Link. Accessed April 1, 2022.
“Transgender Inclusion in the Workplace: A Toolkit for Employers.” Human Rights Campaign. Link. Accessed April 1, 2022.
“Transgender Inclusion in the Workplace: Recommended Policies and Practices.” Human Rights Campaign. Link. Accessed April 1, 2022.
“Transgender People and Bathroom Access.” National Center for Transgender Equality. Link. Accessed April 1, 2022.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Ciprikis, K., Cassells, D., & Berrill, J. (2020). Transgender labour market outcomes: Evidence from the United States. Gender, Work & Organization, 27(6), 1378-1401.
Collins, J. C., McFadden, C., Rocco, T. S., & Mathis, M. K. (2015). The problem of transgender marginalization and exclusion: Critical actions for human resource development. Human Resource Development Review, 14(2), 205-226.
Leppel, K. (2020). Labor force status of transgender individuals. Handbook of Labor, Human Resources and Population Economics, 1-16.
McFadden, C. (2020). Hiring discrimination against transgender job applicants–considerations when designing a study. International Journal of Manpower.
McFadden, C. (2015). Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender careers and human resource development: A systematic literature review. Human Resource Development Review, 14(2), 125-162.
Mizock, L., Woodrum, T. D., Riley, J., Sotilleo, E. A., Yuen, N., & Ormerod, A. J. (2017). Coping with transphobia in employment: Strategies used by transgender and gender-diverse people in the United States. International Journal of Transgenderism, 18(3), 282-294.