A place for variety Inclusiveness programs benefit companies and workers alike

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A place for variety
Inclusiveness programs benefit companies and workers alike
By Katie Johnston Chase
Globe Staff / June 27, 2010

http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/articles/2010/06/27/inclusiveness_programs_benefit_companies_and_workers_alike/ 🔗

In 2008, Michael Figueiredo told State Street Corp.'s human resources department that he wanted to start coming to work as a woman.

"I was very nervous,'' said Figueiredo, 39.

To Figurado's surprise, the HR representative said, "OK, we support this,'' and started planning how to tell co-workers and clients.