Trans-parency in the workplace: How the experiences of transsexual employees can

[Felix]

The Times of India
ANI | Nov 18, 2011
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/work/Frank-transsexuals-find-job-satisfaction/articleshow/10782258.cms

Transsexual individuals who are open about their gender identity at their workplace are more likely to have greater satisfaction and commitment to their job as compared to those who don't, a new study has claimed.

Researchers from the Rice University and Pennsylvania State University surveyed 88 transsexuals across the nation about their workplace experiences to determine what factors impact their job satisfaction and organizational commitment.

[Keaira]

I'm open about my GID at work, but I'm not satisfied by the lack of effort from Day shift, The homophobic and ignorant comments my friend hears around the office and the crappy job our scheduler does for our mold changes.

But I am grateful to Valeo for letting me transition at work.

[Amazon D]

Oh i thought this article was about all the transsexuals named FRANK who were happier in their jobs 

[Keaira]

Oh i thought this article was about all the transsexuals named FRANK who were happier in their jobs 

THAT'S why I'm not happy! I didnt change my name to Frank. oh well. too late now.

[Natasha]

Transsexuals who are "out" in the workplace have better job satisfaction.

http://lexiecannes.wordpress.com/2011/11/17/transsexuals-who-are-out-in-the-workplace-have-better-job-satisfaction/#comments
11/17/11

THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — A soon-to-be-released study indicates that transsexuals who do not identify themselves as such have far less job satisfaction than those who do. (Of course, the question on my mind is what about those who are transitioning on the job? Were they excluded from the study? We won't know until the entire study is published.)

[Arch]

"The study also shows that those who disclose their transsexuality are more satisfied with and committed to their organization, so long as their work environments are supportive. However, transsexual employees have lower rates of job satisfaction and commitment when their co-workers react negatively to their gender identity."

Wow, this is a huge surprise. Ya think?

[Arch]

"The study's main finding revealed that transsexuals who are open with others about their gender identity in the workplace are happier and more productive workers than those who are not open."

Without some context, this comment is next to useless. I'm open about being male at my latest job. That's because I've already transitioned. Nobody sees me as anything BUT male. I'm much happier that way than when I was back in the closet and living as a woman.

[Constance]

I don't know about having "better job satisfaction," but I find that my job seems easier to do now that I'm out. My coworkers are more friendly with me now than when I was David.

I think that part of this is due to no longer having the stress of trying to be a man 24x7 when that's not what I am.

I no longer dread going to work, and it's become a friendly place for me, since I started transitioning on the job.

[Felix]

Well, it's an as-yet unpublished study, so we can't get more context, but I'd assume it's just hard data supporting what many of us already know - that being closeted can be unpleasant and can make normal life difficult.

I think being fully transitioned, even if you're stealth, counts as being a "frank transsexual."

[Arch]

I think being fully transitioned, even if you're stealth, counts as being a "frank transsexual."

Ah, but they might not see it that way! It all depends on their definitions and terminology.

[MarinaM]

Oh i thought this article was about all the transsexuals named FRANK who were happier in their jobs 

I KNOW! Ah, next time. Next time.

[Keaira]

Oh i thought this article was about all the transsexuals named FRANK who were happier in their jobs 

At least you didnt think it was about transsexuals who got rid of their Frank and are now unhappy in their jobs.

[SandraJane]

'Trans-parency In The Workplace' Study Reveals Transgender Employees Are More Productive After Disclosing Gender Identity


First Posted: 11/30/11 06:02 PM ET Updated: 11/30/11 06:23 PM ET

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/30/transgender-workplace-happiness-study-_n_1121819.html


Though their community is often considered a stigmatized one, transgender people who choose to disclose their identities in their workplaces are both happier and more committed to their jobs, a new study has revealed. "It's important for individuals to have a consistent identity in the workplace and at home," Larry Martinez, a co-author of the study and Rice University graduate student, is quoted as saying. "Having a strong support system at home can give transsexual employees the courage to disclose to their colleagues in the workplace."One transgender blogger for the Montreal Gazette, identified only as Jillian, echoed those sentiments: "But 'coming out' at work and being accepted by colleagues has brought me out in so many ways...I wish I could have done it years ago...heck, I'd be running the country now."

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CAMPUS * PROGRESS


Transgender Workers Benefit From Being 'Out' At Work

Posted Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by Shay O'Reilly

http://campusprogress.org/articles/transgender_workers_benefit_from_being_out_at_work/



SOURCE: AP / Noah Berger
Two transgender employees greet customers at the Castro Goodwill in San Francisco.


According to a study published in this month's issue of the Journal of Vocational Behavior, employees who disclose their transgender status are happier at work.

Pennsylvania State Schuyllkill and Rice University researchers on the study—the first of its kind—polled 88 transgender subjects recruited at a conference and through social networks.

Based on previous research done on gender roles and stigmatized identities, particularly in the lesbian and gay community, researchers hypothesized that disclosure would have a positive effect on measures of workplace satisfaction, and that trans men would have an easier time after disclosing than trans women.

[SandraJane]

Note-Here's another related article to the recently published "Trans-parency in the workplace: How the experiences of transsexual employees can be improved ", each of the successive articles contains slightly to significantly more information than the preceding one. Due to be published in the Journal of Vocational Behavior, Volume 79, Issue 3, December 2011, Pages 710-723, this coming month. Full access to this article will be limited to publication services and purchase of article ($19.95 USD). If any member reading this can provide access to a full copy of the study, please contact News Admin Zythyra. - SandraJane, News Staff


Link to Abstract of article from ScienceDirect; http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000187911100042X

[MadelineB]

I read this article last year, when I was just starting to transition and it gave me hope about my own work situation. I read it again now that I have been out and full time at work for two months, and can say that my experience matches what the survey found. Back when I was dressing androgynously at work and starting to shed the behaviors from my old gender presentation, it just wasn't enough to keep the dysphoria at bay, and my work suffered just like I did. It was like night and day when I finally could work while fully expressing my gender identity. I love going to work now, where I find it much easier to connect with others. After 10 years at this employer, I feared that coming out would cost me the few friends I had there. Instead, I lost a total of one friend and have gained at least 20 new friends and allies.

[Brooke777]

I will be coming out at work in September, so I guess I will find out if I am going to be happier.

[pebbles]

Maybe I'd be less obtuse about my past if I trusted them not to treat differently because of it. I never state it unless directly questioned I might state it myself if it comes up.

I don't think they know. maybe one or two have a subtle clue. I have made mention to the fact that I'm sterile.
When asked why I said. "Birth defect affecting my reproductive organs." and I did mention that I was suicidal during my teen years, This comes up when people ask me about the scarring on my body when asked why I mention. "Bullying plus an unaddressed disfiguring medical condition."

Then again I do unintentionally throw them off sometimes aswell. I mention how I feel really nauseous and have a headache at work.
"Do you know what's wrong?"
"Yeah hormones"
"Your time of the month?"
"Something like that."

As I take injectable estrogen.

[Nicolette]

Call me stupid, but everyone knows my gender identity and I've never been "out" (whatever that means in this context) in my workplace.

[Felix]

I should've said this last year, but you can access and print this article at most any public or university library in the US. I'm not sure about other places. I couldn't find any reasonable way to get permission to provide full-text access through this site.