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Default Nov 10, 2021 at 12:30 AM
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Two remote employees are starting on my team. Both have chosen female names. Both were given male names at birth. The pronouns in both cases are they/them, even though the self-chosen names are female. I have not dealt with such situations. The work arrangement is permanently remote - I won't see them in person. How best to welcome and make feel at ease? One specifically requested that the male name given at birth be used on legal/tax documents only, so I will make sure this is so, but what else can I/we do to create a friendly environment?
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Default Nov 14, 2021 at 12:52 AM
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I always am simply honest and tell people I want you to feel at ease and this to be a friendly environment. If anyone or anything makes you uncomfortable please do not hesitate to let me know and if there is anything we can do to make this a good workplace for you just tell me.

and FWIW I would like to say thank you for wanting to make it a good work environment for everyone. Not all employers care about people being comfortable

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