Why Your All Gender Bathroom Isn’t Working

Thinking about making your office washrooms more inclusive? Slapping an “all-gender” sign on an existing door might seem like a quick, low-cost fix, but it almost always backfires. ✨ Book a Washroom Strategy Session with TransFocus: https://www.transfocus.ca/organization 📊 Download the Free Washroom Inventory Tool: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... In this episode of Gender in Focus, El chats with resident "washroom king" Kai Scott to pull back the curtain on the design and corporate strategy required to build a successful, all-gender multi-stall facility. From assessing structural limitations to navigating deep-seated workplace tensions, we break down why simple sign changes fail and how to design an all-gender washroom space that actually works for everyone. What We Discuss in This Video: How to navigate limited footprints, existing plumbing, and structural limitations - e.g. load-bearing walls. Why converting only one gendered washroom into an all-gender space while keeping the other one gender-specific (e.g., keeping the women's room but converting the men's, or vice versa) triggers organizational friction and resentment. How to conduct a physical washroom inventory by counting actual fixtures (toilets and urinals) to see if your facilities are falling behind corporate DEI benchmarks. The benefits of transparent information sessions that explain the "why" behind the changes, lower internal anxiety, and highlight how all-gender facilities benefit families, care aides, and employees with mobility devices. Resources Mentioned: Clayton Community Center All-Gender Bathroom Video Tour:    • Clayton Community Center, Surrey BC | All-...   Learn more about TransFocus consulting services: https://www.transfocus.ca/organization Connect with Kai on LinkedIn:   / kai-scott-7a3b4716   💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Has your workplace introduced all-gender washrooms? What was the transition like for your team? Let us know your thoughts or drop your facility design questions in the comments below! 🔔 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL Subscribe to Gender in Focus for weekly episodes on diversity, inclusion, gender identity and what actually supports trans and non-binary people. Hit the LIKE button if this video brought you value! Share this video with a friend who is on their own allyship journey. Connect with us online: 🌐 Website: www.TransFocus.ca 📸 Instagram: @transfocusconsulting #AllGenderBathroom #DEI #WorkplaceInclusion #OfficeRenovation #InclusiveDesign #TransFocus