by Trish Robichaud | Jun 8, 2012 | Accommodations, All, Business Case for Accessibility, Disability Statistics, Employment
Thousands of dollars have been spent preparing students with disabilities to take roles as machinists, social workers, computer analysts and nurses in our society, but statistics show that educational success is not necessarily meeting with workplace success. by Joe...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 4, 2012 | Accommodations, All, Commentary, Employment
In today’s business environment, addiction has become a bottom line issue. Productivity losses alone costs Canadian employers about $24.3 billion a year, while 11% of Canada’s workforce brings their addiction to work everyday. It’s a hidden and...
by Trish Robichaud | Mar 23, 2012 | AODA Standards, Employment, Human Rights Cases, Media Coverage
OTTAWA — Ottawa taxpayers are on the hook for what should be a six-figure settlement after a tribunal found that the city’s fire department unreasonably failed to accommodate a former employee hurt in a workplace accident in 2003. In a recent decision, the Human...
by Trish Robichaud | Mar 13, 2012 | All, Employment, Websites
Studies show that curcumin has an antidepressant like effect and can improve mental health. If it helps control depression and anxiety even a small amount, it’s worth sharing! ~ Trish Robichaud:-) By Yosie Saint-Cyr Now I know what ails me! But seriously...
by Trish Robichaud | Mar 6, 2012 | All, Commentary, Employment
Americans with disabilities are most likely to disclose their disability when they need an accommodation or have a supportive supervisor and are least likely to do so if they fear they will lose a job, or fail to gain one, by doing so. But lack of disclosure could...
by Trish Robichaud | Feb 3, 2012 | Employment, Resources/Tools
Job interviews play a critical role in the hiring process, allowing employers the opportunity to identify the individual who possesses the best mix of knowledge, skills and abilities for the position available. When interviewing a candidate with a disability, some...
