Launching an employee advocacy program, as with many new company initiatives, is bound to spark initial interest. Eager employees will start creating and sharing content, building their personal ...

Imagine guiding someone in their darkest hour, offering support when they need it most and being a champion for positive change. If that sounds like your vision for the future, it makes sense that you ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Parental advocacy is a powerful model for children, teaching ...

A person can self-advocate by gaining knowledge about their healthcare rights and taking action to improve the level of care they receive. Learning to self-advocate can help people understand their ...

Advocating for yourself during childbirth can feel challenging. However, creating a birth plan, choosing a birth advocacy partner, and learning how to make informed decisions can help ensure you feel ...

Since I founded the anti-poverty lobby RESULTS in 1980, I have been a staunch believer in the power of nonprofits to turn disengaged Americans into effective advocates. When citizens put down their ...

Washington’s top interest groups invested over $283.1 million in lobbying last year, reflecting a growing trend of corporate political advocacy. Understanding legislative processes and building ...

Cancer advocacy encompasses self-advocacy, research advocacy, and political advocacy, each offering unique opportunities for involvement. Self-advocacy involves advocating for personal care and ...

MS advocate and real estate investor Tamiko Ryan talks about the frustrations of getting proper treatments and shares strategies to help you get the support you need to manage MS and thrive. Multiple ...

When children need medical care and are unable to advocate for themselves, their parents or caregivers must speak up for their best interests. Building trusting relationships with healthcare ...

Advocating for yourself is hard. It’s likely you’ve learned to advocate for yourself at different times and in different situations. If you were passed over for a promotion perhaps you learned to ...

Every person has a story—but only a few tell theirs to the world. Health is excited to introduce the Health Advocacy Awards, honoring the people, patients, and healthcare professionals who are willing ...