According to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) an individual with a disability is a person who: Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; has a record of such an impairment; or is regarded as...
May employers, especially in the tech sector, are embracing an interesting demographic shift: the sharp increase in the neurodiverse workforce, made up of workers with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette’s syndrome, and other learning and mental health differences....
Although most people who contract COVID-19 get better within weeks, some people continue to experience symptoms that can last months after first being infected, or may have new or recurring symptoms at a later time. We are going to take a look at employer's...
Communicating and cooperating with people from other cultures is a part of life, and definitely a part of the management landscape. Good managers must develop cultural competency, which is the ability to recognize cultural differences, and respond to them...
While the amount of hours we spend in the office has certainly dwindled, employee requests for leave have certainly skyrocketed. Employees with disabilities often need to use a leave of absence (LOA) even under normal circumstances, but in the COVID-19 landscape,...
Persons with vision impairments successfully perform a wide range of jobs and can be dependable workers. During the darker and colder Winter months, a little bit of accommodation can go a long way. Short days, low temperatures, and difficulty shoveling snow or...
This month, and every November, we recognize and honor the great service that our nation's Veterans have provided to us. Our freedoms and quality of life were built upon the sacrifices they have made. Why Veterans are Great Employees Veterans are dedicated and loyal...
We typically think of hiring disabled employees as an act of compassion, so it comes as a surprise to many that studies show that benefits of hiring people with disabilities included improvements in profitability. According to this article on Forbes.com, there are...
Employers are facing an unprecedented situation where employees who have contracted or recovered from COVID-19 need accommodations. Thankfully, the COVID survival rate is high, but there are lingering effects for many people who have contracted and recovered from...
The mental health of our workforce has been challenged by COVID-19, with a 30% increase in adults reporting symptoms of anxiety disorder and/or depressive disorder (see figure from study by Kaiser). For those who have developed a symptoms of these mental health...