Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Employee’s Guide about?
The guide is a comprehensive resource designed to support Two-Spirit, transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse employees within the Federal Public Service. It offers valuable information, guidance and resources to employees for them to navigate the workplace with confidence and authenticity.
2. Who is the Employee’s Guide intended for?
Under the principle of “nothing for us without us”, the guide has been specifically created for and by Two-Spirit, transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse employees working within the Federal Public Service. Allies in the workplace will also find the guide useful, helping them become stronger allies to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
3. What is the purpose of the Employee’s Guide?
The guide's primary purpose is to foster inclusivity and provide support for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees in the Federal Public Service. It aims to create a safe and comfortable working environment by offering practical advice and strategies for addressing various challenges faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
4. How can the guide be utilized? How can the Employee’s Guide be utilized?
The guide can be used as a valuable tool to navigate workplace challenges, such as coming out, addressing safety concerns and establishing transition plans. It provides a step-by-step approach to inform colleagues about topics rooted in gender identity and expression, and offers insights to employees on obtaining necessary support within the organization as they strive to navigate the workplace with confidence and authenticity. This includes guidance on navigating the Public Service Health Care Plan.
5. Will the Employee’s Guide be updated in the future?
Yes, the guide is intended to be evergreen. This means it will be periodically updated and enriched based on feedback and suggestions, in addition to the latest insights, best practices and resources. This ensures the guide’s continued relevance and effectiveness in promoting inclusivity within the Federal Public Service.