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Well worth reading/listening to this panel discussion covering LGTBQ+ family-building topics.

I wish everyone a Happy Pride Month. At this time in our history it is as important as ever for employers to recognize that organizational diversity leads to more informed decision making, a cohesive workforce and better economic outcomes. As we celebrate Pride Month I encourage you to educate and bring along those who oppose the tenants of this month long celebration; inclusion, acceptance, joy, belonging, diversity. These projectors of supposed 'virtue', who exist in most organizations and societies and who we all unfortunately have contact with, are the creators of exclusionary constructs that want to control you, maintain power and exert self-righteous mores rather than partner, grow and develop you as an individual. They exist to the detriment of social, corporate and organizational cohesion. Projected virtue in this sense is merely the marriage of caution and hypocrisy. Speak openly about this hypocrisy to reveal to them and the world that diversity is the reality of the human condition, even when they don't want to see it. We are more successful as a species and a society when the full rainbow is seen! Be Vocal Be Visible Be Yourself

How does your company support its employees and the communities they care about? Take a look at McKinstry’s alliances and the impact they drive through the year.

Reflecting on Pride and Juneteenth last month, we recognize the challenges LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color (POC), and underserved populations face in accessing accurate health information and care. Despite advancements, these groups still report negative experiences with the U.S. health system. Check out our recent blog where we explore some of the barriers that often hinder these groups' sense of comfort and empowerment, and how together we can make #patientcentricity a reality for all. https://bit.ly/45My09E

Celebrate #pridemonth with Gifts for Seniors. Did you know that LGBTQ+ older peole are twice as likely to be single and live alone? Here is a helpful resource for your family: Preparing to Engage with In-Home Aging Services: Tips for LGBTQ+ People April 2024 | Madeleine Thompson, SAGE Intern, MSW '24 Candidate "As we age, there may be times when we need to invite home and community based service providers into our homes. The fact sheet provides you with things to consider before, during and after the services are provided in your home." https://buff.ly/3UVIJtm

LGBTQ+ employees are concerned about the cost of building a family, according to our new LGBTQ+ Family Building Survey. Starting a family isn’t always easy and that’s where employer support can make all the difference. Dive into these results and see how you can be part of the change: https://bit.ly/4cwBBLi

For #Pride2024 we’re supporting LGBTQ+ communities, within and beyond Google, with commitments to help fund and celebrate inclusive spaces that foster belonging for all. Learn more about how we’re: creating more inclusive workplaces (and meet our employee resource group — PRIDE at Google!), prioritizing co-creation in products, and unlocking opportunity in society this month, and every month. → https://goo.gle/3wXtckR

4 marketing ideas for the month of June. As the summer season nears, several food-centric holidays approach. Holidays involving sweet treats are especially prominent next month. From LGBTQ+ Pride month to National Ice Cream Soda Day, here’s a look at four marketing opportunities in the coming weeks. http://ow.ly/EEtJ105uQUI

📢 New episode alert! Join Aicila and @Riv_Kai @riv_kai on Business as UNusual! River shares his journey from webcomics to novels, inspiration from life, tackling trauma, and promoting LGBTQ+ representation. Listen now! #BusinessasUNusual 🎙️🌟 Find more @ riverkaiart .com