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April 20, 2023

What should your retiring LGBTQ employees know about their healthcare options?

Retirement can be a difficult time for LGBTQ employees. With so many healthcare options available, it can be hard to know what the best choice is. That’s why it’s important to understand the different healthcare options available to them and how they can make the most of their benefits. From understanding Medicare and other insurance plans to exploring additional coverage […]
July 16, 2021

Understanding Gender Identity Without Making Our Transgender Colleagues Uncomfortable

In 2016, advertiser Chris Edwards published a deeply personal memoir detailing his transition from female to male. In “Balls: It Takes Some to Get Some,” Chris discussed his very public transition from Kristin to Chris while working as an advertising professional at the Boston-based advertising firm Arnold Worldwide. Chris’ refreshing take on his transition, which occurred while his father, Ed […]
January 12, 2021

Navigating Social Implications of Transitioning

Telling friends and family that you are transitioning, unsure of their acceptance, can be one of the most stressful situations a transgender person faces. Fortunately, many people are becoming more open-minded, understanding, and accepting of people who make this decision. As you prepare to tell others about your decision, understand that your situation is unique. While there are many resources […]