Gender-Inclusive Workplace
The purpose of the Inclusive Workplace Policy (APM 2-52) is to address the needs of transgender, gender non-conforming, and nonbinary employees, and to protect the legal rights and safety of all employees.
All City employees have an important role in creating an inclusive work environment. Visit these resources to learn about the City's policy and what you can do to make your workplace more welcoming and inclusive.
- APM 2-52 Inclusive Workplace Policy
Outlines policy, employee rights, and responsibilities. - Resource Guide
Creating an inclusive workplace, sharing pronouns, learning a new name or pronouns, and transitioning in the workplace. - Language Guide
Inclusive language, words to avoid, and collecting demographic data.
For transgender employees
- Your rights
APM 2-52 protects employees' rights to use your correct name and pronouns, use your desired restroom, and keep information about your gender confidential. - Transitioning
Resources and sample plans for transitioning in the workplace. - Name and gender data changes
How to update your information in City records. - Gender-neutral restrooms
Locations of gender-neutral restrooms in City facilities. - Harassment
If you are experiencing misgendering, misnaming, or any other harassment in the workplace, contact Human Resources or Civil Rights for support. - LGBTQIA+ Social
Affinity group for LGBTQIA+ staff. Contact lgbtqsocial@cityofmadison.com to join.
For supervisors
This guide covers inclusive workplace topics specific to supervisors.
Resources
Courses
- Creating a gender-inclusive workplace
- Supervisors building a gender-inclusive workplace
- Gender-inclusive language
You can access recorded versions of the three trainings online.
Gender-Neutral Restrooms
- Location Guide: City of Madison Facilities with Gender-Neutral Restrooms
The purpose of this guide is to increase the visibility and locations of gender-neutral restrooms in our City buildings for ease of staff locating. - Printable Gender-Neutral Restrooms Flyer
Feel free to print and hang this poster for employees to access in your workspaces.
Initiative Overview
Policies & Procedures
- APMs
- Employee Resources
- Ethics Code
- Hiring
- Reclassification Process
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Supervisor Resources
- Onboarding
- Performance Management
- Supervisor Learning and Development
- Employee and Labor Relations
- Position Descriptions & Classification
- Off-Boarding
- Employee Check-In Process
Contact Us
Confidential inbox:
InclusiveWorkplace@cityofmadison.com