Supporting non-binary and transgender employees: Recruitment and selection

Author: Shelagh Prosser, an equity, diversity and inclusion specialist with substantial experience of working with public, private and not-for-profit organisations.

Brightmine editor: Laura Kimpton

Overview

In our series of four guides on supporting non-binary and transgender equality in the workplace, we look at the key steps that employers can take to ensure that non-binary and transgender employees feel safe and respected at work and that they belong and can thrive.

In this guide, we consider how HR can ensure that the recruitment and selection process is inclusive of all applicants, regardless of their gender identity. Other guides in the series:

• Supporting non-binary and transgender employees: Terminology
• Supporting non-binary and transgender employees: Creating an inclusive workplace
• Supporting non-binary and transgender employees: Supporting an employee who is transitioning