by Timi | Jul 9, 2023 | Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities
While most companies are making an effort to have a diverse workforce, which could inculcate everyone in the organization regardless of their gender or creed, the disabled workforce is still an ignored section in the industry. A National Survey conducted by University...
by Timi | Jun 29, 2023 | Company Culture, Employment
Diversity is complex and not as simple as some people may think, but having true diversity will improve every aspect of your business. The government defines diversity as “the range of similarities and differences each individual brings to the workplace,...
by Timi | Jun 22, 2023 | Autism, Communication Disabilities, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities
What can we do as entrepreneurs and business owners to support neurodiverse folks in the workplace? Include them in our DEI plans. When we think of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), we often think of race, gender, sexual orientation and physical disability. But...
by Timi | Jun 9, 2023 | Communication Barriers, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Physical Disabilities
Great leaders choose to be the first to initiate conversations on neurodiversity in their businesses. As a business leader, would you prefer to be first or forced? I believe businesses have a unique opportunity to be first to view diversity through a deeper lens in...
by Timi | May 27, 2023 | Accessible Employment, Accessible Retail, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Physical Disabilities
The 2010 Census found that 1 in 5 people have a disability in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 54 million people living with disabilities represent approximately $1 trillion in aggregate income that translates into more than $220 billion in...
by Timi | May 20, 2023 | Barriers, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities
Learn about the steps required to meet the accessible customer service standard by creating a policy and a plan to train staff on how to serve people with disabilities. Overview The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is the law that sets...
