Gender Inclusion At Work – Archetypes

Trailblazing Transformer (Score: 40-52)
Your organization is leading the way in gender diversity and inclusion.

Your organization is leading the way in gender diversity and inclusion. You have clear policies, dedicated training, and an intentional approach to creating a workplace in which all genders feel valued and respected. The work is never done, but we appreciate your labour and intention in this area!

Things to think about: 

• How can you engage in queer events, networking, and community more deeply? 
• How do your efforts in relation to gender inclusion intersect with other areas of inclusion? Are there core teachings you can take away as an organization? How can you communicate this? 
• Where do you have room to grow?
• How can you create marketing materials that demonstrate the benefits you’ve gained as a result of your culture of inclusion? 
• How can you network with other organizations to share your insights and successes on the topic of gender inclusion? 

Keep up the great work, and continue refining your efforts. Thank you for being an exemplary organization in the area of gender inclusion! 

Advancing Advocate (Score: 28-39)
Your organization is making significant progress yet still has room to grow.

You're making significant progress toward gender inclusion, and your organization is actively working on improvements. While you've taken important steps, there’s still room to strengthen policies, training, and representation. Keep building on your efforts to create an even more inclusive and affirming environment!

Things to think about: 

• Read our Beyond the Binary resource to learn more about the full spectrum of gender inclusion at work. 
• Sign up for a Beyond the Binary workshop, as part of your organizational professional development.
• Ensure that you have a gender inclusion policy (see our free template here!). 
  How can you formalize your commitments to gender inclusion? How can you build this into your organizational strategy? 
• How can you invite more queer voices (through ethical consultation) to the table to support organizational development in this area? 

Keep going! You’re on the right track, and with some effort your organization can become a Trailblazing Transformer!

Status Quo Sentinel (Score: 14-27)
Your organization is maintaining the status quo and needs to initiate changes.

Your organization is maintaining the status quo, yet there are gaps in gender inclusion that require attention. Healthy organizations adapt to the changing cultural landscape, and gender inclusion at work is increasingly a foundational expectation of new hires. While you may have some awareness, it’s time to initiate concrete steps—such as policy development, training, and inclusive hiring practices—to ensure all employees and clients feel valued. Taking this quiz was a great start! 

Things to think about: 

• Read our Beyond the Binary resource to learn more about your legal and relational obligations in relation to gender inclusion at work.
• Sign up for a Beyond the Binary workshop, as part of your organizational professional development.
• Adopt a gender inclusion policy (see our free template here!). 
• Listen to and learn from gender-diverse people in your organization and in your community to understand more about these perspectives. 
• Review and improve your hiring practices to ensure that your organization has greater diversity, particularly in the area of gender diversity. 

At-Risk Resistor (Score: 13 or below) -  Your organization is at risk in terms of meeting its obligations under the Human Rights Act and needs urgent improvement.

Your organization is at risk of failing to meet basic standards of gender inclusion and may not be in compliance with human rights legislation. Immediate action is required to prevent discrimination within your organization. It can be difficult to make changes, yet proactive efforts always cost less than reactive ones. Complaints of discrimination pose significant risks to any organization (legal, reputational, relational, financial, etc). It’s important to understand your organizational responsibilities relating to occupational health and safety. Prioritizing change will create a safer and more welcoming space for everyone. Consider this your nudge to start your journey toward gender inclusion! The labour is worth it, and it will ultimately benefit your bottom line. Taking this quiz was a great start! 

Things to think about: 

• Read our Beyond the Binary resource to learn more about your obligations in relation to gender inclusion at work. 
• Schedule a Beyond the Binary 2-hour workshop to learn about best practices and open the discussion on your team. 
• Adopt a gender inclusion policy (see our free template here!). 
• Listen to and learn from gender diverse people in your organization and in your community to understand more about these perspectives. 
• Seek supports for you and your organization. If you feel out of your depth, there are many services available to support you through this time of necessary change. 

Change isn’t easy. Thankfully, there are many resources available to support you. At the end of the day, your organization will benefit from these changes!