Maven’s chief growth officer shares his family’s $175k surrogacy journey

FERTILITY BENEFITS: Will Porteous always knew that he wanted to be a parent. And eight years ago, when he met his future husband, one of the first things they aligned on was a shared desire to be dads.?

But as members of the LGBTQ community, the couple also knew that the path to parenthood would be more challenging for them than most. According to a 2019 survey by Family Equality, 63% of LGBTQ millennials are considering expanding their families, and expect to use assisted reproductive technology, foster care or adoption on their journey. Porteous and his husband chose to pursue surrogacy, and he walked EBN through his family's journey and what all parents need to know:

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TEAM BUILDING: Adults typically stand on the sidelines when it comes to team sports, but at MasterControl, a Salt Lake City-based management software provider, every employee has a spot on the field. The company prioritizes health and wellness by offering 25 different fitness clubs for employees to participate in, ranging from soccer or basketball to yoga, meditation and walking clubs. Employees get an hour off during the workweek to play, and MasterControl gives the teams money to host tournaments and buy team swag or equipment. Here’s how it’s improved health and wellness and promoted team spirit amongst their employees.?

Read: MasterControl pays its employees to play sports and stay active?

PETS AT WORK: Twenty-five percent of workers would take a 10% pay cut in order to work remotely with their dogs, according to a new Forbes Advisor survey. Over a third of workers said they would give up benefits such as gym reimbursement, free lunches and tuition reimbursement in order to work remotely with their dogs. Twenty-one percent would accept fewer vacation days, and a third of dog owners would financially prioritize their pup's healthcare over their own. What would you give up for your furry friend? Here’s how employers are reacting to their pet parents.

Read: Want employees back at the office? Not without their dogs?

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