Aldi issued 'gender transition guides' to staff
One of Britain’s largest supermarkets issued “gender transition guides” for staff.
Aldi published a series of internal guidelines in 2022 on how to support co-workers who are transitioning, as part of its ‘Embrace’ Diversity and Inclusion strategy, which aims to create a more inclusive workplace.
Richard Shuttleworth, Diversity and Inclusion Director at Aldi UK, said: “We want to ensure that Aldi is a diverse, inclusive and supportive place to work for everyone."
Shuttleworth added, after publishing the guides in 2022: "We believe colleagues should feel confident to bring their truest selves to work, and hope the launch of these guides will help anyone who has transitioned, is going through a transition or considering it, to feel safe and supported in doing just that."
The guides offer advice to managers on how to deal with transitioning staff and shares tips with co-workers on how to help their colleagues easily return into the work fold.
They were created with the input of workers. Kimberly Taylor, a store assistant, said: “I’ve worked at Aldi for over three years and during that time have started to transition. Throughout this experience my team have been so supportive of me, helping me to feel confident and accepted every step of the way."
She said that the guides show that Aldi is committed to the wellbeing of its transgender staff.
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