How do I better support my trans supervisee?

Also, resist any government mandates that want to know where/ how many jews trans people are in your department. It's not your job to help anyone make other people's lives miserable.

Continue treating him with respect. I'm kinda assuming you're in government, but I guess that's not clear from the post. If you are, maybe let him know that the executive order will not impact how you treat him, and offer him space to ask questions or raise concerns.

Simply treating that person like a human being would be a good start.

Also, maybe treat him like everyone else, as giving him special treatment would beat the point of equality.

No need for all that fancy stickers.

If you're not sure, just ask. I'm sure he'd appreciate it more if you ask him directly instead of asking a bunch of internet strangers. Let it be an awkward talk if needs be.

I'd probably just say something non-pressuring but supportive like "I know with everything that is going on recently that things may be challenging for you right now. If you need anything please don't hesitate to reach out to me and I'll support you in any way I can."

I've had trans reports in the past when I was a supervisor (TBF, the world was a lot different). Two things that I'd recommend:

• Continue being a good lead and treating them with respect, using their preferred pronouns, etc. Intervene gently but firmly if there is inappropriate derogatory stuff going on in the workplace.

• If possible, I'd get a 1:1 meeting with them and outright ask "Do you want to talk with me about how current events are impacting you and anything that I can do to ensure that you feel supported?". If they say "no" or aren't comfortable, ensure that they know that that's ok and that the offer is there.

As a disclaimer, I am neurospicy so, there may be gentler ways to approach but I have found that clearly and directly communicating that genuine support is there, if they need it want it and giving them a way to ask is generally well-received.

I cannot imagine they want to discuss this with someone from work of all places… be open and kind is already good

I tackle this two ways.

I ensure that I have a progress pride bracelet, pin, or other clearly visible symbol of allieship on me at all times. I also have prominently displayed safe space signage around my office. There should be zero ambiguity of my support - my hope is that this both makes 2SLGBTQIA+ and any other marginalized individuals feel welcome around me, and I also find it reduces inappropriate jokes or comments from the broader organization. People KNOW that I will make a stink if they are assholes. I try to ensure a safe bubble around me.

The other thing I do is try to make it clear to my team that I care about them as people - they aren't cogs in a machine.

Ultimately, it's up to my team members to decide if talking with me will help or hurt. I just try to make sure that my door is wide open.

That's a thin ice you're walking here... Some people appreciate the support, some people don't like when work contacts get into their personal feelings territory.

It's highly dependent on how close your interpersonal relationship is with co-worker, what I'd avoid for sure is suddenly closing the distance just because you know he is trans and you can tell recent events are affecting him.

Maybe best is to just continue using their preferred pronouns as if nothing happened, and be kind to everyone. That will already show your support and he might come to you if there is anything to talk about.

I hope all the other colleagues are supportive as well, I would have a close eye on everyone now.

What we do in our office, to make sure everybody feels supported, is to have rainbow decorations, and badges and stuff for people to wear.
You could wear a rainbow badge, to show that you support, and so he knows to feel safe. You can also encourage others to wear a rainbow badge, or lanyard or something else, to show that he can feel safe.

Even if it's not your bag having a flag up or sticker in your personal area could go a long way.

As others said treating as a person #1 always. Sticker is lower key than addressing it in that 1 on 1 deal. They cohld construe it wrong possibly.

You being cognizant of it is already ahead of the game.

it's best to ask trans people: hexbear has the largest trans communities and i would ask there.

Be kind and approachable. If they want to bring it up to you, they will. Pushing on it from your end might end badly and be very uncomfortable.

I don't think saying anything is necessary but if you don't have the conviction to back up your words with action then you're better off keeping your mouth shut. I would think a betrayal to be worse than to get the impression the support was never there in the first place.