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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 (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...
While a small amount of stress allows us to challenge ourselves, too much pressure leads to negative effects – both mentally and physically. When the focus is on fast-approaching deadlines, tension takes holds and negatively impacts productivity. Stress...
As the aging population continues grow in number, older workers are also becoming a valuable segment in today’s workforce. However, age-related limitations may affect some workers. These conditions may include anxiety, depression, problems with addiction, repetitive...
There are a lot of reasons why people might have an employment gap. Unfortunately, there are a lot of employers who miss out on some great workers because they don’t encourage people with a gap in their work history to apply. Pregnancy, older age, mental health...
