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LGBTQ+ workers want more than just pride flags in June

  • Written by Dorian Rhea Debussy, Lecturer of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, The Ohio State University
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Every year, more and more companies seem to recognize Pride Month. But a recent analysis shows that LGBTQ+ workers expect more than this once-a-year acknowledgment from their employers. In fact, some employees actually criticize such behavior as mere pinkwashing.

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