'This guide was written by Dr Luke Fletcher (University of Bath) and Dr Rosa Marvell (University of Portsmouth), who drew on their expertise as well as engagement with focus groups, expert panels and case studies. We would like to thank all the experts and stakeholders – in particular the TUC, Acas and Lewis Silkin LLP – who generously shared their time and knowledge and worked collaboratively with us during the creation of this guidance, in addition to: Rev Dr Linda Ballard (Chaplain, Focus: the Identity Trust), Alexandra Beauregard (Professor of Organizational Psychology), Birkbeck, University of London, Mitchell Coe, UNISON, Georgina Crockford, Recruitment Marketing Specialist for Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Nick Drydakis, Professor in Economics at Anglia Ruskin University, Gendered Intelligence, GIRES, Global Butterflies, Tim Jarman, Diversity and Inclusion Leader, Ellie Lowther, FRSA, Kevin Lyons, Senior HR Manager, Pearson, Ciarán McFadden, Senior Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, Dr Stephanie McKendry (Head of Access, Equality and Inclusion) University of Strathclyde, Dr Catherine McNamara, Head of GSA, University of Surrey, John O’Doherty, Director, The Rainbow Project, Nic Onions-Kenyon (they/them), Co Trans and Non-Binary lead for HSBC UK Pride, Mustafa Bilgehan Ozturk (Academic expert), Queen Mary University of London, Professor Carrie Paechter, School of Social Sciences, Nottingham Trent University, Peter Reeve, CEO of the Charity HR Network, Phillippa Scrafton, Senior Programme Officer, Stonewall, Pinsent Masons, TransActual, Robin Moira White, Barrister, Old Square Chambers, London and Bristol, Stephen Whittle, Professor Emeritus of Equalities Law, The Manchester Law School, Wickes, Sophie Wood (BA Hons Dip Ed), DEI Consultant, Transgender Employment Advisory Service (TEAS).'