Avoid Gendered or Biased Terms

Replace gendered job titles or expressions (e.g., “guys,” “man hours”) with inclusive alternatives such as “team,” “people,” or “work hours” to make language welcoming to all team members regardless of gender identity.

Replace gendered job titles or expressions (e.g., “guys,” “man hours”) with inclusive alternatives such as “team,” “people,” or “work hours” to make language welcoming to all team members regardless of gender identity.

Empowered by Artificial Intelligence and the women in tech community.
Like this article?

Tech Inclusion Vocabulary for Managers

Interested in sharing your knowledge ?

Learn more about how to contribute.

Sponsor this category.

More articles on Tech Inclusion Vocabulary for Managers

See all

More articles from related categories

What Best Practices Support Allies in Navigating Region-Specific Pronoun and Identity Expressions?
Region-Specific Pronoun and Identity Guidelines
How Are Remote and Hybrid Work Models Impacting the Enforcement of Local Labor Laws on Inclusion?
Local Labor Laws Impacting Inclusive Practices
What Collaborative Strategies Between Legal Experts and HR Teams Drive Inclusive Practices Under Local Labor Regulations?
Local Labor Laws Impacting Inclusive Practices
What Challenges Arise When Navigating Indigenous Terminology Across Diverse Cultural Contexts?
Indigenous Terminology in DEI Contexts