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Abandoning the Echo Chamber: Takeaways From Google’s Gender Identity Memo

Spark Editors - November 17, 2017

Not only did the Google memo incident result in the firing of James Damore, but it also sparked a lot of internal debates about gender at offices nationwide.

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LGBT Meeting Professionals Association Gears Up for First Workshop

Spark Editors - October 13, 2017

LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBT MPA) will make a major mark on the industry by hosting its first Professional Workshops + Networking Event.

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D.C.’s New Innovation Incubator Encourages Diversity

Spark Editors - September 8, 2017

Destinations across the country are focusing on diversity and inclusion more now than ever in an effort to make all attendees feel welcome in their communities.

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Having the Right Mentor & Communication Style Advances Female Professionals

Spark Editors - July 26, 2017

Prevue speaks with Sarah Scudder about her experience as a female millennial in the workplace and what advice she has for future generations of professionals.

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3 Diversity Strategies from Twitter’s New VP of Inclusion & Diversity

Spark Editors - July 10, 2017

By making diversity a core business goal, people will respond to creating a more inclusive core workforce.

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How Women Moving Millions Advances Female Professionals

Spark Editors - June 14, 2017

What we need now is action, and new types of action, that make bigger and deeper investments in gender-based strategies.

How to Plan LGBT Meetings that Welcome Everyone

Spark Editors - April 5, 2017

"Our industry must remain vocal at any attempt to tell anyone that they are not welcomed."

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Navigating the World of Travel Bans & Boycotts

Spark Editors - February 15, 2017

No matter what side of the political argument you and your group supports, the key thing that all meetings industry professionals can do is monitor policy issues that impact the industry.

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3 Simple Ways to Create More Welcoming, Diverse Events

Spark Editors - November 2, 2016

Here are three simple ways to make your event more welcoming for LGBT and minority attendees.

How Meeting Planners Can Accommodate LGBT Tourism

Spark Editors - September 21, 2016

"We recommend that meeting planners speak directly to potential host hotels about their experiences with LGBT groups and the diversity training their staff has had to ensure a high comfort level for attendees."