You Can Now Add Pronouns to Your Microsoft Teams Profile

The County is now offering a new Microsoft Teams feature that allows employees to display their preferred pronouns. The use of correct pronouns acknowledges and respects someone’s gender identity.

The County Technology Office rolled out the feature on Friday with guidance from the LGBTQ&A Employee Resource Group. This feature is in alignment with the Department of Human Resources Pronouns Policy.

“Correctly using pronouns is one of the most basic ways to show that we value being inclusive and respectful,” said LGBTQ&A ERG Vice-Chair Tamara Watson-Foster. “When we are referred by the wrong pronoun, it may make us feel disrespected, invalidated and alienated. In a hybrid multicultural workplace, the simple act of using the right pronouns for one another can help build trust and improve communication among colleagues.”

Choosing to use the pronouns feature in Teams as an individual user is optional.

Learn how to add your pronouns in Teams. Check out this knowledge article on the Help Me kNow Hub. Add Pronouns to Your Microsoft Profile in Teams.