I still remember the first time I sat in Bergdorf Goodman’s shoe department and realized I wouldn’t be able to wear high heels ever again. I broke down and … Read more
The Tech Sector’s Big Disability Inclusion Problem
Much has been written about the lack of diversity in the technology sector, but it focuses primarily on gender and race. Of course, that’s important, but a … Read more
Apply for a Workers’ Comp Exemption at Your Own Risk
Here’s what you might already know: Workers’ compensation is a type of business insurance required by law in many U.S. states. It covers the cost of … Read more
Accommodations in the Time of COVID
As employers contemplate return to work plans, the number of requests for accommodations — namely to continue to work remotely for those employees whose … Read more
Read This Before You Consider Mandating COVID-19 Antibody Tests
Facilities offering COVID-19 antibody tests are ubiquitous, offering to provide information on whether individuals have been exposed to COVID-19 and have … Read more
An Autistic Hiring Manager Explains Neurodivergent Hiring
Are you actively recruiting neurodivergent talent? If not, your programs may quickly become obsolete. Neurodivergent employees are eagerly entering the … Read more
There’s An Untapped Pool of Skilled People You Don’t Even Consider
As we step into a new year and a new decade, HR and talent acquisition professionals will be faced with a slew of both new challenges and new opportunities … Read more
CBD Won’t Get You High, But It Could Mean You Fail a Drug Test
When you buy a CBD product — let’s say CBD oil tincture — that’s marketed as “THC free,” as many CBD products are, the last thing you’re probably worried … Read more
Consider Hiring the Hearing Impaired
Every year we hear about how a diverse workforce is critical to the success of an organization. Sadly, so many organizations miss a huge segment of diverse … Read more
Hiring the Disabled Is Good For Business
Every year, October marks the annual occurrence of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time when employers and workers alike are encouraged … Read more