IJ TRANSGENDER - London Congress - Abstract - Transition in the Workplace: Creating a "Win-Win" Atmosphere

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University of Minnesota, USA

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University of Ulster at Coleraine, UK

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University of Liverpool, UK

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University of Minnesota, USA

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XVI Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association Symposium
17 - 21 August 1999, London

Reflections on "Transsexualism and Sex Reassignment" 1969 -1999

Transition in the Workplace: Creating a "Win-Win" Atmosphere

Rooks Jordan, Alfreda R., Program Coordinator
University of Michigan Health System Comprehensive Gender Services Program Ann Arbor, MI USA

The real-life experience is a time of transition and change on many fronts. This may include coming out to family and friends, or to employers and colleagues. By far, the most challenging event may be coming out in the workplace for fear of dismissal or other reprisal. Most often employers have no prior knowledge or experience with transgendered or transsexual individuals and fear the unknown. They believe that the transgendered or transsexual employee may have a negative impact on the business or morale of other employees. This session will provide practical information on working to create a "win-win" atmosphere during transition. Transition in the workplace will be explored from both the employer and employee perspective. It will also explore obstacles to a successful transition and provide practical ways to address, then overcome them.