Gender Diversity &

Inclusivity in the
Workplace
Diversity
Philippine Concept:

http://philnews.ph/
 Internationally Accepted Concept:

L.G.B.T.Q
(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer)
Sexual Orientation
Gender Identity
Gender Expression
SOGIE
Lego Person

Biological Sex
Gender Identity
Sexual Orientation
Gender Expression
Male Intersex Female

Biological Sex
The biological characteristics of a
person at birth, based
on physical features such as
genitalia, chromosomes and
hormones.
Woman Gender Queer Man

Gender Identity
A person’s internal and
psychological sense of
oneself as man, woman, both, in
between, or neither.
 Is the
Gender Identity
always alligned with the
Biological Sex
?
 Transgender Cisgender Gender
Queer
?

Does not subscribe to

Transman Transwoman Self-identity conventional gender
conforms with the distinctions but
Female To Male Male To Female
gender that identifies with neither,
(FTM) (MTF)
corresponds to their both, or a combination
biological sex. of male and female
 gender identity differs from the genders.
sex the doctor marked on their
birth certificate.

Some undergo Gender Re-assignment

Gender Identity
 Heterosexual Bisexual Homosexual

Gay Lesbian
Asexual

Sexual Orientation
A person's sexual identity in
relation to the gender to which
they are attracted.
 Sexual Orientation

Straight Heterosexuality
attraction to a person of
opposite sex or gender

Gay
Homosexuality
attraction to a person of
Lesbian same sex or gender

Bisexual Bisexuality
attraction to a person of
same gender and a
different gender
 Sexual Orientation

Pansexuality
attraction to a person of
any sex or gender

*Asexuality
 lack of sexual attraction to anyone, or
low or absent interest in or desire for
sexual activity. 
 Feminine Androgynous Masculine

Gender
Expression

How one outwardly manifests

gender, by means such as name
and pronoun choice, style of
dress, voice modulation, etc.
 Gender
Gender Identity
Expression

Sexual Orientation

Biological Sex
“No national law protects LGBT
people against discrimination in the
Philippines. However, a number of
jurisdictions have enacted anti-
discrimination ordinances that include
sexual orientation and/or gender
identity and expression among its
protected categories.”

Reference:
http://pages.upd.edu.ph/ejmanalastas/policie
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Inclusivity
Motivational Factors
• Company’s Value Proposition
• Stability
• Salary and Benefits (Average Premium 15-30%)
• Career Progression
• Travel Opportunities
• Work Schedule
• Location

*Based on interviewed candidates

Maslow’s Hierarchy
of Needs
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What is an Inclusive Workplace?
1. An inclusive workplace has a welcoming workplace culture
wherein everyone is treated with respect and dignity, and
everyone feels valued.

2. The workplace is representative of the diverse members of the

local community.

3. There are policies in place concerning equality and human

rights, working conditions, dignity at work, employee welfare,
and fair recruitment and procurement policies.

Diversity in the Workplace: A Handbook on Building LGBT-Inclusive Workplaces in the Philippines

What is an Inclusive Workplace?
4. Members of staff at all levels are aware of the inclusive values
of the organization, and are actively consulted and involved in
policy development.

5. Inclusive workplace strategies are fully supported and

promoted by senior staff.

Diversity in the Workplace: A Handbook on Building LGBT-Inclusive Workplaces in the Philippines

What is an Inclusive Workplace?
6. All employees are encouraged to develop and progress, and
any barriers faced by LGBT people or other groups are identified
and action is taken to address them.

7. The organization is aware of any potential tensions within the

workplace, and takes action to anticipate and address them.

Diversity in the Workplace: A Handbook on Building LGBT-Inclusive Workplaces in the Philippines

How to ask a co-employee if they are
LGBT?

Don’t ASK.
Let them come OUT
On their own. 
Regardless if they show any behavior. Let them have the free will.
If you already established friendship with one another, you can ask corteously.
Their gender has nothing to do with their work.
How to properly address an LGBT co-
employee?
ASK.
Do not Call them “Bakla”,
“Tomboy”, “Girl” etc,
Without their consent.
Use Right Gender Pronouns.
Ask an LGBT person how you can address them. Never assume we are comfortable
being called as such.
What bathroom can the LGBT people
use?

“Ideally” LGBT people

Should be allowed to use
the restroom based on
Their Gender Identity
FACETS OF Human Resource
• Recruitment and Selection
•
•
Training and Development
Employee Relations
Best
•
•
Compensation and Benefits
Organizational Development
Practices
 Recruitment and Selection

Our Guiding
Principle
If you’re in doubt, ask
yourself whether the
question relates to
essential functions of
the job. If it doesn’t,
don’t ask the question.

We should never ask questions about gender during interviews.

Employee Relations
• Encourage the establishment of “Diversity and Inclusiveness”
Network within the Organization
Employee Relations

• Celebrate Pride in
Your Company

HPE Pride
 Organizational Development

The Managerial Pyramid

Strategic Planning
One to ten years

Intermediate Planning
Six months to two years

Operational Planning
One week to one year
 Organizational Development

The Managerial Pyramid

Be the Country’s Best Company for

Strategic Planning
One to ten years Diversity Inclusivity

Conduct Monthly/
Intermediate Planning Quarterly “D & I” Activities
Six months to two years

Implement “D & I” Policies for

Operational Planning Each Team
One week to one year
 Organizational Development
• Anti-Discrimination Policies
Due to the absence of a National Anti-Discrimination Law, each
company can still implement their own Anti-Discrimination
Policies.

“All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling HP's

commitment to equal employment opportunity. To that end, HP's Global
Non-Discrimination Policy provides that we do not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of gender,
color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability,
pregnancy, covered veteran status, protected genetic information and
political affiliation.”
-Hewlett Packard
Global Non-Discrimination Policy
Organizational Development

Company Branding
Brand is the image that comes to mind when potential
recruits and employees think about a company. 
How can branding create organizational change that benefits the company, its
employees, and society at large?
Organizational Development

Responding to LGBT
Issues.

#PrayforOrlando #loveislove #lovewins
#chasewhatmatters
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 Importance of Diversity & Inclusivity In
the Workplace
• Having a company culture with “respect” as a foundation.

• A more productive workplace with highly motivated employees.

(Higher Performance & Productivity)

• Attracts and retains the best employees.

(Talent Acquisition and Employee Retention)

• Attract new clients and retain valuable customers who share the
same vision as your company.
(Business Development and Client Retention)