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Disability Influencers: The Who’s Who to Follow on Social Media
One of the easiest ways I have been able to expand my knowledge about different disabilities, as well as social justice issues, is through the power of social media. While places like Instagram were not designed to be spaces for education and activism, creators of all...
Language Matters
This blog post was originally posted on the RespectAbility blog on October 3, 2022, in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). “Your employees are the experts on their own needs. It’s time to listen.” Disability is a set of barriers that...
Behind the Scenes of an ERG: Mayo Clinic
As the world continues to become more diverse and multicultural, employers are leveraging their workforces and the knowledge within to usher in internal change and create welcoming environments for employees and customers alike. One way to do this is by turning to...
OFCCP Week In Review: October 17, 2022
- USDOL Formally Proposes Six-Part Test to Determine Independent Contractor Status Under the FLSA
- USDOL’s NDEAM Employer Chat on Workplace Mental Health Underscored Equity & COVID Impact
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
Disability Employment Awareness Means Equity Across Domains
Every October, the history and progress of employment for people with disabilities is celebrated across the nation. There have been great strides in the standards set for people with disabilities to enter the workforce – but there is still much work to be done....
Behind the Scenes of an ERG: Dow
It's said that the employees are the heart of every organization. From serving up new business ideas to challenging conventional processes and upping the status quo, your employees continue to drive change and forward progress – so who better to listen to when it...
Let’s Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Together!
What is one way that employers can best celebrate NDEAM? October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and it’s a great time to implement new policies and take action to strive for an equitable and fair workplace. Below, 13 diversity experts and...
OFCCP Week In Review: October 10, 2022
- EEOC Enforcement of Controversial “Quickie” Transgender “Guidance” Blocked, Nationwide
- After Its Fiscal Year 2022 Closed, OFCCP Publicly Reported Six More Conciliation Agreements Resolving Alleged Discrimination Claims to its Previous Fiscal Year 2022 Tally
- US BLS Reported 1.1 Million Drop in Job Openings for August
- White House OSTP’s “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights” Contains Recommended Employer Practices
- Economy Added Fewer Jobs in September; Unemployment Rate Decreased Slightly
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
DE Talk Unplugged: The Hidden Benefits of Remote Work
Two and a half years into the pandemic, many workers are still working from home. While some employers have plans to return to the office or have already returned, others are considering hybrid models, or even giving up their office space to remain fully remote....
Lessons Learned as a Career Advisor to Individuals with Disabilities
My career at Starkloff Disability Institute began as a Career Advisor in 2016, but I’ve been an alumnus of the Starkloff Career Academy program since 2013. Since becoming a Career Advisor, I’ve worked with over 200 people with disabilities. Transitioning into my new...
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