by Timi | Sep 23, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Company Culture, Employment, Systemic Barriers
Improving diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies in the workplace is a top priority for many companies today. However, common obstacles can prevent companies from enhancing their DEI initiatives. Here, Forbes Human Resources Council members explore 20...
by Timi | Aug 28, 2024 | Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Physical Disabilities
Building a disability inclusive workplace isn’t just about hiring people with disabilities. To foster a workplace that’s truly inclusive of people with disabilities, employers should ensure every worker has access to equal opportunities to learn, succeed, advance, and...
by Timi | Mar 12, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
We are diving deep into the crucial topic of creating an inclusive hiring process for candidates with disabilities. As organizations around the world strive to foster diversity and equity, it’s imperative that we address the unique challenges faced by this...
by Timi | Dec 19, 2023 | Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
A former Amazon employee with Asperger’s syndrome claimed he was bullied and abused by co-workers at a warehouse in San Bernardino, Calif. and the company did nothing when he spoke up. Co-workers called him “retard,” “a waste of life,” and one person asked why he was...
by Timi | Dec 8, 2023 | Accessible Employment, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
Hardly any adults with autism are receiving supports to help them find or keep a job, new research shows, and even among the few who do, the services are often far too short-term. Some 1.98 million working-age individuals on the spectrum — or almost 99% — accessed no...
by Timi | Sep 26, 2023 | Chronic Illness, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
Supporting people challenged by their mental health in the workplace is an essential aspect of employee well-being and overall organizational success. In recent years, employers have increasingly recognized the importance of the mental health of their employees...
