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The first ever guide for transgender people transitioning in the workplace, this book covers everything from coming out to colleagues to a simple breakdown of anti-discrimination law. Drawing on the author´s experience of transitioning within a Fortune 100 company, it will help trans people balance their career ambitions with their personal needs.

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Written from the author´s own experience of transitioning within a major US corporation, this book prepares transgender people with everything they need to know to successfully transition in the workplace. The first guide of its kind, it offers all the practical advice and support trans people need to be able to balance their career ambitions with their personal needs.Many businesses lack specific trans-inclusive HR strategies - this guide fills the gap with tools, resources and an easy-to-read breakdown of all the relevant laws and policies. It covers everything from how to come out to colleagues and clients and realistic medical timetables, to introducing a new professional name and creating a workplace support system. This is a must-read guide for every trans person preparing to transition, as well as for managers and HR professionals wishing to support their employees.

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Part I: Preparing to Transition. 1. Conducting a Personal Situation Analysis. 2. Charting Your Medical Future. 3. Knowing Your Legal Foundation. Part II: Bringing Your Transition to Work. 4. Making Your Initial Declaration. 5. Informing Colleagues and Customers. 6. The First Day Back. Part III: Beyond the Reveal. 7. Getting Back to Work. 8. Creating a Support System for the Workplace. 9. How to Deal with Difficult People. 10 Making Your Next Move: The Best Places for Trans persons to Work. 11. It All Comes Together.

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