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Disability inclusion in the workplace, with Christabelle Feeney

Social Talent

Workplaces need to be environments where ALL people can feel comfortable, accommodated, and free from prejudice and discrimination. And people with disabilities particularly feel the brunt of this. Disability in the context of DE&I. But sometimes, disability is lost in this.” It’s shocking.

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Digital Accessibility in the Workplace

Recruitics

million people with a disability in the U.S., To increase workplace inclusivity for employees with disabilities, companies and recruiters should prioritize mindset, honesty, transparency, buy-in from leadership, and access to helpful resources. Key Takeaways: There are currently 40.6 with an unemployment rate of 7.6%

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Disability Diversity in the Workplace: Why It Matters

Recruitics

Most business leaders are familiar with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) as part of the conversations around racial and gender equity, sexual orientation, and cultural differences.

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Inside autism acceptance in the workplace with 20+ companies

PowerToFly

This statistic clearly represents the strides we still need to make to improve autism and wider neurodivergent acceptance in the workplace. Google has long been noted as a trailblazer in recruiting, hiring , and retaining employees with disabilities. Google Diversity at the heart of everything. Learn more about ServiceNow.

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Beyond the Ramp: Fostering an Equitable Workplace Culture

Speaker: Andraéa LaVant - President & Chief Inclusion Specialist at LaVant Consulting, and Carly Fahey- Disability Advocate and Business Development Officer at LaVant Consulting

Quite often, professionals with disabilities feel excluded in the workplace due to lack of accommodation resources, inaccessibility, and ableist internal practices. In fact, society’s attitudes toward people with disabilities not only cause trauma, but prevent people from disclosing their disabilities in workplace settings.

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What are the Benefits of DEI Training?

Social Talent

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is one of the most complex concerns that every workplace grapples with. The goal of any organization should be to foster a workplace culture which is psychologically safe , where everyone can show up as themselves with confidence and enjoy the same level of opportunity without discrimination.

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How To Write Job Descriptions to Attract Diverse Candidates | CC

ClearCompany Recruiting

Organizations understand the importance of sourcing diverse candidates to build an inclusive and innovative team. and equipped to accomplish their goals than companies that don’t emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusivity. The numbers support this mentality — diverse organizations are generally. more profitable.

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Championing Different Abilities as Opportunities: Understanding Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Speaker: Janine Nicole Dennis, Chief Innovations Officer, Talent Think Innovations

As we continue to traverse the discussion of fostering a more diverse, inclusive and equitable workforce it is equally important to improve how we support the broad spectrum of disabled candidates. Neurodivergent individuals are some of the most invisible participants in today’s workforce.