Autism Awareness Month takes place in April to spread public knowledge about autism spectrum disorders and to celebrate the uniqueness of people with autism. Autism is defined as a developmental disorder that is characterized by…
People with Disabilities
Accenture’s Cline, Hershey’s Slater, TD Bank’s Mobley Discuss Growing and Effectively Leveraging Your Diverse Abilities ERG at ERG Festival
“Disabilities do not discriminate.” That was one of the messages Sarah Cline, training manager and U.S. Disability ERG lead for Accenture (No. 7 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list and No. 3…
Webinar Recap: How to Be Successful in Recruiting People with Diverse Abilities
Panelists: Lissiah Hundley, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Client Fulfillment at DiversityInc; Kathleen Martinez, SVP, Head of Disability and Accessibility Strategy, Enterprise Marketing at Wells Fargo; Jose Garcia, Senior Vice President, Diversity Talent Acquisition Strategy…
Meeting In A Box: Disability Employment Awareness Month 2019
National Disability Employment Awareness Month takes place in October to educate people about various disabilities and raise awareness about this pool of often-untapped talent. People with disabilities — both visible and invisible — have made…
Effective Recruitment Strategies for People With Disabilities
TD Bank and PwC share best practices on recruiting people with disabilities.
Humana’s Commitment to People With Disabilities
Humana provides insights about the its recruitment of people with disabilities and its resource group for people with disabilities.
Should You Disclose Your Disability?
Should you disclose your disability? Jose Garcia, SVP Diversity Talent Acquisition Strategy, says yes and tells you why.
What to Do After You’ve Joined An Employee Resource Group
Bank executive gives advice on what to do after joining an employee resource group.
How Individuals With Diverse Abilities Get Leaders to Recognize Their Work
Lance LaVergne, Talent Acquisition SVP, talks about how individuals with diverse abilities can get senior leaders to recognize their work.
Acquired a Disability After Starting Your Career: Tips on How to Keep Growing Professionally
I learned very early on to be comfortable living in the uncomfortable. By taking risks early on and throughout my career, I grew as an employee and as a person. Whether it is taking on stretch roles, transferring to a new business unit, or working directly with senior management, the skills and experiences you will gain are priceless.
Mentors, Sponsors Play Key Roles in Helping People With Disabilities Bring Their Whole Selves to Work
Professionals with disabilities might feel a little out of place because of their visible or non-visible differences. Mentors and sponsors can play a key role in helping them bring their whole selves to work.
GM’s Commitment to People With Disabilities
GM was one of the very first companies to have an employee resource group for people with disabilities. The GM ABLE Employee Resource Group was established in 1993 and has been instrumental in providing input on facilities accommodations and in sharing their time/talents with local communities, and people caring for a family member with a disability.
Wells Fargo’s Commitment to People With Diverse Abilities
Recruitment at Wells Fargo focuses not only on accommodating people with disabilities throughout the hiring process, but on purposefully attracting people with disabilities. The company’s recruitment website includes a designated phone number for applicants with diverse abilities to request accommodations for the interview and selection phase.
Meeting in a Box: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
This educational tool, available for posting on your corporate intranet, includes a timeline, facts & figures and our popular “Things NOT to Say” series, all focused on National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Uber Sued Over Lack of Wheelchair-Accessible Cars in NYC
The complaint alleges Uber engaged in “pervasive and ongoing discrimination” because people in wheelchairs can use only a few dozen of its more than 58,000 vehicles in the city.
Webinars
Webinar Recap: Formal Mentoring Program Best Practices
Webinar Recap: Career Advice for Women of Color
Webinar Recap: Leading in Challenging Times — Top Diversity Leaders Discuss Their Secrets to Success in 2021
Webinar Recap: Inside Tips from Talent Recruiters – Land Your Next Gig
Webinar Recap: White Men and Women as Allies
Webinar Recap: A Conversation with Top Diversity Leaders – Executive Men Driving Business Impact
Webinar Recap: A Case Study of ADP’s Performance and Talent Management Revolution
Webinar Recap: Benefits of Inclusion in the Workplace
Webinar Recap: Let’s Talk Microaggressions
Webinar Recap: Diversity Scorecards and Dashboards
Career Advice
Career Advice with Kaiser Permanente’s Laura Long
It’s Not Impostor Syndrome but the ‘Impostorization’ of Employees That Leads to Job Dissatisfaction and Turnover
Citizens’ Mike Sebring on Inclusive Work Cultures and the Importance of Belonging
Event Recap: “Strengthening Opportunities for Hispanic STEM Students,” a Panel Discussion Featuring DiversityInc Founder Luke Visconti
DiversityInc 2021 Top 50 event: Leading in Challenging Times: A Panel Discussion
Webinar Recap: A Conversation with Top Diversity Leaders – Executive Men Driving Business Impact
