It’s becoming an increasing trend to add a “pronoun” to you email sig. I first noticed it with an HR rep...not a shocking discovery. Then I started seeing it with those in high level technical roles.
The most recent comes from someone who had a known promotion(yes, there are “unknown” promotions, 4am ballot drop kind). This person got a promotion and the pronoun followed.
It appears the “leadership” is pushing this crap.
Honestly thought of putting my pronouns in my email just to score political points to get a promotion 🤷♂️ Sure it’s playing their game a bit, but it gets a conservative closer to the top.