Talent development is a critical issue for business success. Increasingly, the LGBTQ+ community is a force to be reckoned with. This Vanguard Network Dialogue explores the importance of inclusion and the  consequences of not welcoming this powerful segment of the workforce.

OUTbio! Why it Matters: Challenges Facing LGBTQ+ Employees in Biotech

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OUTbio! Why it Matters: Challenges Facing LGBTQ+ Employees in Biotech

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