I’m honestly not surprised. But not for the reason you’d think.

Resumes including they/them pronouns are more likely to be overlooked:

Inclusivity shouldn’t just be present in the workplace — it should be practiced during the hiring process as well. But unfortunately, nonbinary job seekers are facing clear biases during their job search.

According to a new report from Business.com, a business resource platform, over 80% of nonbinary people believe that identifying as nonbinary would hurt their job search. Similarly, 51% believe their gender identity has affected their workplace experience “very or somewhat negatively.”

The problem is, if you follow social media at all, it seems like anyone using non-standard pronouns is more likely to not play well with others.

And when you hire, you’re hiring for two things: for someone who can do the job, and for someone who can play well with others.

It’s a shame, really, because a variety of voices in the work place–assuming everyone can play well together, even with those who may not necessarily be on board with the current push towards redefining gender–helps allow a group of workers to think outside the box, which for many jobs is almost a requirement.

But in my own experience, it seems hearts have hardened, lines have been drawn–and unfortunately the last thing you need in the workplace is for the culture wars to be fought in the meeting rooms.

So, resumés which include pronouns are likely to be filed in the memory hole.

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    Scott Huff

    I need to to thank you for this wonderful read!!
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