DE Talk Unplugged | Advancing EEO Through Accessibility & Belonging: A Look at Disability Employment
Establishing disability hiring efforts and creating workplaces that are accessible and create a sense of belonging are as important as ever. So, when Ashlea Lantz from The Harkin Institute, Molly Gill of John Deere Financial, and our very own Michelle Krefft (formerly...
DE Talk | Advancing EEO through Accessibility & Belonging: A Look at Disability Employment
Season 6 • Bonus Episode 6.5
Creating true equality in the workplace requires accessibility and belonging. Presented initially at DirectEmployers 2024 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAMcon24), experts from Iowa State Vocational Rehabilitation, The Harkin Institute, and John Deere Financial shared insights on disability employment and its value. Tune in to learn practical strategies to integrate accessible hiring practices, address real-world barriers, and create psychological safety for employees with disabilities. Key takeaways include actionable steps for inclusive hiring of individuals with disabilities, three strategies to make job descriptions accessible, and methods for building team support around accessibility and belonging in the workplace.
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OFCCP Week in Review Special Edition | DEAMcon24 Day Three Recap
- Lantz, Gill, & Krefft Illustrated How Accessibility & Belonging Are Vital to DEI Practices
- Let Me Tell You a Secret: Employer Legal Obligations Related to Disclosing Employee Pay Data
- Robinson & Huth Explored How SMBs Can Use AI Hiring Tech in Inclusive Ways
- Making Your Disposition Codes a “Big Easy” Your Practical Guide to Implementation
- DEAMcon24 Ended with Gratitude for the Audience, Presenters, Underwriters, and DE Marketing Team
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