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How do I better support my trans supervisee? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 weeks ago by SchrodingersPat@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Hi Lemmy,

Apologies if this is a dumb question.

I have a trans person that I supervise and I know he is having a hard time after Trump's only two genders executive order.

Is there anything I can do to make sure that he feels supported at work?

I have regular check-in meetings with my staff so I was hoping to see how he was doing, but don't want to force him into an uncomfortable discussion.

Note: His performance is still excellent at his job so this isn't a "coaching conversation" or anything like that

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[-] SeaJ@lemm.ee 6 points 2 weeks ago

Be kind and approachable. If they want to bring it up to you, they will. Pushing on it from your end might end badly and be very uncomfortable.

[-] lolola 5 points 2 weeks ago

One of my coworkers brought it up unprompted with me like this. I heard them out, showed some empathy, and talked about coping strategies. I tried to keep it focused on what they wanted/needed.

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