Flexible Jobs Are Good Jobs!
For over 75 years, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) each October. This year’s theme for 2024 is “Access to Good Jobs for All.” NDEAM is a great time for employers to recognize the value of workers with disabilities and consider how...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Origin, Culture, Diversity and Tradition
Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. This celebration recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans, the second largest (and one of the fastest-growing) racial and ethnic group, according to the U.S....
Apprenticeships: A Solution to the Accessibility Skills Gap
“If we don’t find new ways to address the digital accessibility skills gap, U.S. workplaces will become increasingly inaccessible not just to workers, but to customers and consumers.” Kate Sonka, Executive Director of Teach Access When workplace...
Neurodiversity Inclusion is Not a Fairy Tale
Disclaimer: This story is not affiliated with the movie “Elf,” or its creators, as “Elf” is a trademark of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All images of “Elf” used in this story are the property of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Three months before my 40th birthday,...
Disability Employment Awareness…Why a Month?
This blog post was originally posted on the Walking Spirit blog on October 13, 2023, in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). (Image Description: Jeremy Warriner, a bi-lateral above knee amputee stands on two prosthetic legs with the aid...
How to Future-Proof Your Business with Neuro-Inclusion
Companies that champion disability and neurodiversity inclusion report 30% higher economic profit margins, 28% higher revenue, and double the net income. In fact, neuro-inclusive businesses could also be better equipped for the future.
Honoring Intersectionality at Work this Women’s History Month: Challenges Faced by BIWOC-D in the Job Market
With March observing Women’s History Month and National Disability Awareness Month, it is an important time to recognize the contributions of Disabled Black, Indigenous, Women of Color throughout history.
Let’s Celebrate Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) Together!
What are the best ways employers can celebrate Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) and increase their hiring and advancement of Native Americans and Alaska Natives? To help you celebrate and improve your hiring initiatives this Native American Heritage Month, we...