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The fourth Sunday of July is National Parents\u2019 Day<\/a> in the U.S. At Rackspace Technology\u00ae, we\u2019re happy to announce that we are extending the celebration beyond one day \u2014 and celebrating Racker families all month long.<\/p>\n Our RackFam Resource Group has led the way. They\u2019ve provided Rackers with the opportunity to get involved in a variety of events and experiences, to strengthen their connections, and to celebrate the month together.<\/p>\n Creating global connections<\/strong><\/p>\n RackFam kicked off our first-ever Parents Month with something worth celebrating \u2014 a rebranding from RackParents to RackFam. At Rackspace Technology, we recognize that families come in many different forms. The group decided to adopt a new name to be more inclusive and to better reflect its mission of providing a network of support for working families.<\/p>\n The group\u2019s executive sponsor, Liz Parnell, Chief Operating Officer of the Private Cloud business unit, hosted a global Racker Chat. These small group conversations provide Rackers with opportunities to connect with senior leaders and create deeper connections, as well as grow their business acumen, as they learn about other departments within the organization.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a global organization, it\u2019s so important for us to create meaningful connections with Rackers everywhere,\u201d said Liz. \u201cDoing so helps us be more understanding, creative and collaborative. It helps us take advantage of our unique experiences and skills. We have so many programs that help us achieve this \u2014 from Racker Chats to RRGs like RackFam and our Racker Advocacy Group. I\u2019m proud to do my part to help deepen those connections with our Rackers located around the globe.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Providing timely resources to help modern families<\/strong><\/p>\n Midway through July, RackFam partnered with Rack Gives Back<\/a> to host the non-profit Organization for Social Media Safety<\/a>, for an interactive and informative discussion on protecting youth from the potential dangers of social media. Through this experience, Rackers gained valuable insight into best practices for adjusting technology settings to ensure optimal personal safety, setting social media rules and engaging with young people about these critical issues.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is increasingly important for me to protect my kids \u2014 to ensure that they know the rules, what they should or should not do and who they should or should not engage with online,\u201d said Karine Begoumian, Manager of Global Talent Development and co-president of RackFam. \u201cWe all work in technology, and we see why this is important, especially in the age of AI. We thought this event would be particularly important to help educate and protect everyone around us.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Following the event, Rackspace Technology made a financial contribution to help the Organization for Social Media Safety continue its mission to make social media safe for everyone.<\/p>\n\n
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