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⭐ We can't believe we're just 3 weeks away from the end of the Spring 2024 cohort! We've had amazing guest speakers every Sunday in our global meetings. Our last speaker, Mo: Montana Mellett, worked in tech for 5 years as a product designer and researcher, focusing on accessibility and inclusivity. After being laid off last January, they've turned their side photography gig into a full-time business. 💡 Burnout in Tech talk: The discussion focused on burnout in the tech industry, especially among marginalized genders. Mo stressed the importance of self-care, shared personal burnout experiences, and discussed strategies for resilience and advocacy. They highlighted the need for an intersectional approach to tackle systemic and individual burnout. 📺 Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gxhiC-FS 📅 By the way, we're having our Spring 2024 cohort final presentation on Sunday, June 23rd, from 9-10:30 am! You'll get to see what our tech squads have been working on for the last 3 months. We’d love to have you there! ➡ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gVWx4VJQ #Burnout #TechIndustry #SelfCare #Intersectionality #WorkplaceResilience #Advocacy #MentalHealth #TechCommunity

This should be a thought provoking Disrupt talk, particularly since Kelly is considered a true thought leader in the HR space. Please register at the link below in the speaker announcement. #Disrupthr #hr #hrhotseat #gshrm #aashrm #au #fun

📺 [𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀] On Boston Neighborhood Network Media, the spotlight was on "𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀." Matt Curran, SVP of Corporate Development at NWN Carousel, delved into the challenges & strategies for protecting the rights of disabled workers and caregivers in the #hybrid work era. Discover how employers can keep their invaluable talent with #flexiblework IT solutions. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗩 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 https://okt.to/DlTWUt

How does a solution to your problem benefit me? Said another way, What does your problem have to do with me, I have my own problems? Inequity is a universal problem with solutions that have universal and unifying benefits. Welcome to Monday Minute week 25. The curb cut effect is an example of structural bias and inequity that was resolved to provide unencumbered mobility for physically disabled people crossing the street. The “effect” now has cascading benefits to millions including you and me. June celebrates Pride Month and Juneteenth. Equity allows everyone to have a reasonable chance to obtain what is earned, deserved and desired. Bias and structural disadvantages are impacting careers, health, capital financing, family outcomes , and economic mobility. How do we leverage public, corporate and social impact policies to create equity-based solutions for families, employee, employers, communities and communities. #inclusiveleadership #leadership #curbcuteffect #equity

Leading with Compassion: The Visionary Journey of Reach For Me. Discover the profound story and mission behind The Reach For Me Network, as told by our founder, Michael Boylan. In an intimate and inspiring video, Michael shares his journey from being a single father to a special needs child, to spearheading a network that’s redefining support for families like his. This is not just a story of personal triumph but a blueprint for building compassionate communities in the digital age. Reach For Me embodies innovation, offering a platform for: 1. Affordable and Respectful Support for families navigating the complexities of special needs caregiving. 2. Proactive Methodologies to face and overcome challenges with resilience. 3. Advocacy and Empowerment for caregivers, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met. Michael’s message underscores the importance of solidarity, empathy, and the power of collective experience in creating meaningful change. This initiative goes beyond mere support; it’s about fostering an ecosystem where caregivers and families can thrive, backed by tools, resources, and a like-minded community. As professionals, we understand the impact of leadership that’s driven by purpose and inclusivity. Reach For Me invites you to explore how empathy-driven models can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and connection. Join us in this movement of empowerment and advocacy. Watch the full message from our founder and see how you can be a part of this remarkable journey. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gjBGe2N7 #Leadership #InnovationInCaregiving #SpecialNeedsCommunity #ReachForMeNetwork

📺 [𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀] On Boston Neighborhood Network Media TV, the spotlight was on "𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀." Matt Curran, SVP of Corporate Development at NWN Carousel, delved into the challenges & strategies for protecting the rights of disabled workers and caregivers in the #hybrid work era. Discover how employers can keep their invaluable talent with #flexiblework solutions. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗩 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 https://okt.to/Rsqy5U

In a recent feature by the Financial Times, the spotlight is on the pressing issues of #genderequality within the #businesssector, underscored by a pivotal #USdiversity #lawsuit. This piece addresses the concerns raised by the lawsuit and shines a light on #influentialfigures like Tina Brown, and the groundbreaking #female-led #presidentialrace in #Mexico. This article is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of #genderequality and #businessleadership. It delves into various sectors, including the gaming industry's challenges and the evolving landscape of maternity leave and hybrid working models. Let's engage in this crucial conversation and support the leaders making a difference. Source Article: https://lnkd.in/gzNRavZN

"The last thing services should do is do things to people. Services should be doing things with people." - Jez Harris, Expert by experience. To celebrate #CoProductionWeek, experts by experience, Jez Harris and Isaac Samuels; Kirstie Haines, our Principal Improvement Adviser and Rebecca Bauers, Director for people with a learning disability and autistic people at the Care Quality Commission talked to us about the importance of coproduction at our recent in-person event. #CoProduction is the process of working in partnership with people who receive care, carers and families to design, commission and deliver services. They also explained why councils should consider taking part in a Partners in Care and Health peer review. Our peer reviews are an important part of coproduction. They are voluntary in nature and are aimed at supporting adult social care teams to think on how to develop and improve services for people with a learning disability and autistic people. Peer reviews are not inspections or about assurance and should be seen as ‘critical friends’, however they can be a valuable contribution or provide evidence for CQC assessments. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e_tsmpfX #CoProWeek #CoProductionWeek #SocialCare #CoProduction

Did you know that approximately 10% of the population is left-handed? If you are not, try using your left hand to do everything that you use your right hand to do! Can you do it? Today, we recognize all those individuals who have mastered using their left hand in a right-handed world. We take our hats off to you – left-handed! Are you left-handed or right-handed? #LeftHandersDay #TrilliumTeam #WBE #SmallBusiness

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