As the workforce ages, accommodating older employees' needs has become increasingly important. With the aging population and delayed retirement, employers need to recognize the value of having an age-diverse workforce. Employing and accommodating aging employees can...
Ric Burd
Tips for Interviewing and Communicating with Employees with Autism
Unlocking the Potential of Autistic Employees: Tips for Interviews and Communication with Them As the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to rise, it is increasingly essential for employers to understand and accommodate individuals with autism in...
Embracing Neurodiversity: Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Neurodivergent Employees
Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace is vital in today's fast-paced, dynamic business environment. Recognizing and valuing the unique perspectives, skills, and talents of neurodivergent employees fosters an inclusive atmosphere that supports innovation,...
Best Practices From the ADA for Accommodating Employees with Substance Use Disorders
The American Disabilities Act (ADA) makes it possible for people with disabilities, including people with alcohol use disorder (AUD), to enjoy the same rights as everyone else. These protections also extend to people who have an opioid use disorder (OUD) or other...
Workplace Mentoring Benefits All Employees, Including Those with Disabilities
When you mentor with someone in the workplace, it means that you've developed a learning alliance - one where you can share information, knowledge, and insights. Although mentoring is advantageous for new employees, it’s especially helpful for people with...
Accommodating Employees with an ADHD Diagnosis
AD/HD has been in the spotlight since many remote workers’ diagnosis has been exacerbated by the challenges of working from home. Rates of diagnosis in women in particular have soared in recent years. In 2018, the CDC reported an increase of 344% in women seeking...
Strategies To Foster Inclusive Apprenticeships For People With Disabilities
One in four American adults are living with a disability, and for these adults, the unemployment rate is double that of people without a disability. Building inclusive apprenticeship programs for people with disabilities is a proven strategy that can lead to strong...
U.S. Surgeon General Releases New Framework for Workplace Mental Health
The surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, presented a new Surgeon General's Framework on October 20, 2022. The guide emphasizes the employer’s role in improving mental health and well-being for employees. The COVID-19 pandemic affected the nature of employment for many...
Providing Reasonable Accommodations to Veterans with Disabilities
Each year, thousands of U.S. Veterans leave active duty and return to the workforce. Veterans report high rates of service-connected disabilities (i.e., disabilities that were incurred in, or aggravated during, military service). Common injuries incurred by these...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) The U.S. Department of Labor announced that, in recognition of the vital role people with disabilities play in making the nation’s workforce diverse and inclusive, that the theme for 2022's NDEA will be...









