How to make your workplace culture more inclusive right now
Tanner Whittaker //July 19, 2021//
How to make your workplace culture more inclusive right now
Tanner Whittaker //July 19, 2021//
One in four adults in the U.S. lives with some type of disability, and most of us will experience some form of disability at one point in our lives. For those with disabilities, finding employment and keeping it can be an ongoing challenge.
Many people in the disability community struggle to find employment because of misunderstandings, exclusionary hiring practices or lack of assistance on the job. Though businesses often emphasize their commitment to inclusivity, their staff members may lack the training and understanding needed to truly reflect this commitment.
Studies have shown that hiring individuals with disabilities is good for business. Not only can it ease talent shortages, but it also adds to organizational diversity that is proven to drive innovation in teams. Implementing more equitable hiring practices can also increase productivity and lead to higher employee retention rates. All companies stand to find value in providing a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Here are some fundamental best practices for hiring and ensuring your workplace is treating all employees equally.
The bottom line is that diversity and inclusion matters. All employers should explore these and other steps that ensure inclusivity in daily interactions with others, help businesses move past misconceptions that prevent individuals with disabilities from getting hired, and provide the support necessary for teams to succeed.
Visit the Easterseals Colorado website to learn more about how the Disability Inclusion Program is helping businesses to make their workplaces more inclusive at https://www.easterseals.com/co/our-programs/learn/disability-inclusion-program/.
Tanner Whittaker is the Director of Transition Services at Easterseals Colorado.