by Timi | Dec 29, 2022 | Accessible Employment, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
Digital accessibility is no longer an option for companies; it’s a necessity. But inclusion starts with all of us, so here’s how teams can work with their executive bench to help ensure accessibility for all. With the rapid acceleration to digital...
by Timi | Dec 3, 2022 | Accessible Employment, Accessible Entrances, Accommodations, AODA Compliance, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
As the pandemic lingers, Canadian employers are experiencing a human resources crunch, now commonly referred to as “The Great Resignation” or more aptly, “The Great Restructuring.” Adequate staffing and training are a significant challenge for many employers. But this...
by Timi | Nov 13, 2022 | Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Mental Health Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Types of Disabilities
A TikToker by the name of Bailey went viral after shedding additional light on a trending story involving a Wendy’s employee who has down syndrome. The employee, Dennis Peek, has allegedly worked at the same Stanley, North Carolina, Wendy’s franchise for...
by Timi | Aug 22, 2022 | Accessible Communities, Accessible Employment, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Physical Disabilities
The workplace can be a place of tremendous pain and frustration for people, or it can be a center for fulfillment, meaning, and solace. If you want your business to fall into the latter category, follow these five tips to be intentional about establishing a culture of...
by Trish Robichaud | Feb 27, 2021 | Education, Employment
Are you a self-employed entrepreneur who worries about insurance coverage? Read on this post from simplybusiness.co.uk which gives an insight on available options for healthcare. Taking time off when you’re self-employed or running your own business is likely to cost...
by Trish Robichaud | Oct 8, 2020 | Accessible Employment, Barriers, Business Case for Accessibility, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Disability Statistics, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Human Rights Cases, Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Types of Disabilities
As whole industries pivoted to remote working at the beginning of the pandemic, most office-based employers quickly realized that workers can stay productive while at home. Despite a massive shift in working culture, the COVID-19 crisis proved that businesses can...
