Workplace Positive Actions, Trans People's Self-Esteem and Human Resources' Evaluations

33 Pages Posted: 10 Nov 2019 Last revised: 14 Apr 2023

See all articles by Vasiliki Bozani

Vasiliki Bozani

University of Crete

Nick Drydakis

Anglia Ruskin University

Katerina Sidiropoulou

Anglia Ruskin University

Benjamin Harvey

Anglia Ruskin University

Anna Paraskevopoulou

Anglia Ruskin University

Abstract

This study provides empirical patterns regarding trans people's self-esteem-oriented reflections during observations of positive workplace actions. The case of a 2015 UK workplace guide is utilized to fulfil our aims. We adopt Rawls' political philosophy framework in order to evaluate whether trans people's self-esteem-oriented concepts might be enhanced by policy makers' positive actions. The study does find that trans people's self-esteem and self-respect are enhanced by policy makers' positive actions to promote inclusivity in the workplace. Due to these actions trans people feel more accepted, valued and trusted by the government. We suggest that if a workplace policy is perceived to be recognizing trans people's worth this may be internalized, resulting in positive self-evaluations by trans people.In addition, we present empirical patterns from HR departments which have been aware of the workplace guide. HR officers suggest that the workplace guide informs their strategies, and positively affects the creation of a more inclusive workplace culture, the corporate profiles of their firms and staff organizational behaviours (such as, achieving results, fostering collegiality, reducing complaints) and addresses LGBT business and trans staff-members' needs. We suggest that if employers adopt policy makers' positive workplace policies aiming to increase inclusivity, they may be able to realize positive organizational outcomes in their firms.

Keywords: gender identity, workplace guide, positive actions, self-esteem

JEL Classification: K31, J11, D03, H11, H5, I18, J15, I31

Suggested Citation

Bozani, Vasiliki and Drydakis, Nick and Sidiropoulou, Katerina and Harvey, Benjamin and Paraskevopoulou, Anna, Workplace Positive Actions, Trans People's Self-Esteem and Human Resources' Evaluations. IZA Discussion Paper No. 12732, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3483970 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3483970

Vasiliki Bozani (Contact Author)

University of Crete

Nick Drydakis

Anglia Ruskin University

East Road
Cambridge CB1 1PT
United Kingdom

Katerina Sidiropoulou

Anglia Ruskin University

East Road
Cambridge CB1 1PT
United Kingdom

Benjamin Harvey

Anglia Ruskin University

East Road
Cambridge CB1 1PT
United Kingdom

Anna Paraskevopoulou

Anglia Ruskin University

East Road
Cambridge CB1 1PT
United Kingdom

Do you have a job opening that you would like to promote on SSRN?

Paper statistics

Downloads
111
Abstract Views
581
Rank
506,759
PlumX Metrics