Disability Leadership Institute’s Post

Here at Inclusive Companies we are all about sharing best practices… The following HR magazine article points to the new disability guidance for managers. Our very own chief executive, Paul Sesay, shares his thoughts within the article. Paul explains organisations and managers need to commit to promoting disability inclusion, and emphasises this needs to be done at all levels within the workplace. Tell us what you think of the new guidance in the comments below https://lnkd.in/ekFgTp5w

17% of the worlds population identify as holding some form of Disability “seen and unseen”. A great practical guide to recruiting, managing and developing people with a disability from CIPD. Often we are afraid or mindful of doing or saying the wrong thing around disability… so we play it safe or avoid it, it’s too hard… we don’t need to be scared… we just need to educate ourselves to understand “how can we enable and empower our colleagues”. Here’s how…. #inclusion #peopleofdisability #esg #inclusionmatters #endtheawkward

Five A’s Can Improve Disability Inclusion 2/19/2024 | “Craig Leen, an attorney with K&L Gates in Washington, D.C., and a former director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, said the report confirms that disability inclusion is good for a company’s bottom line. “Workplaces that are open and accessible to people with disabilities tend to be open and accessible to everyone,” said Leen, who has a daughter with disabilities. “Inclusive businesses are more successful while having less risk of legal liability. All organizations should take note and include disability and accessibility in their diversity-focused programs.” The report includes a five-part framework to help businesses become more intentional about disability inclusion: Access. Remove barriers and provide equal access to employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including in recruitment, hiring and career advancement. Awareness. Ask leaders to raise awareness about disabilities and foster a culture of empathy and respect, challenge stereotypes and promote a more inclusive mindset among employees. Advocacy. Create an environment for individuals to feel comfortable disclosing their disabilities to help amplify their voices and ensure their perspectives are heard. Action. By integrating various disability inclusion initiatives under a single umbrella, organizations can ensure that they work in harmony to create a more accessible and equitable workplace. Accountability. Employers can measure their progress and share what they learn to demonstrate their commitment and dedication to improving disability inclusion.”For more detail read, please visit SHRM @ https://lnkd.in/ewJfKiaB

🎶 These compelling #DisabilityInclusion stats should be music to your ears! Did you know making workplaces inclusive costs LESS than losing talent? Investing in disability accommodations not only supports our valued employees but also makes smart financial sense. 📊 The average cost of a #DisabilityAccommodation is only $500 per employee, while the cost of replacing an employee due to failed disability #accommodations ranges from 90% to 200% of their lost salary. 💚👥 At #NFP, we’re passionate about fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can #thrive! That’s whywe’re here at the 2024 Disability:IN Global Conference bringing back the latest in disability inclusion strategies and innovations. Our goal is to empower our teams with these insights, because inclusion drives success! 💯 📸 Image Description: A video montage of conference scenes featuring myself, Kizmet, along with Pamela Wheeler (NFP's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer) and Jason Carr (Chair of our D-IS-Ability Business Resource Group). #AreYouIN? #PeopleFirst #DiversityAndInclusion #InclusionMatters #BreakingBarriers #Accommodations #Workforce #EmployeeRetention #Diversity #Equity #Belonging #InsuranceIndustry #FinancialServices #Empowerment #InclusiveWorkplace

A special report from Edelman assessed the trust of disabled employees compared to their non-disabled counterparts in the US. The 2023 report found that disabled employees are 💡Less likely to see their employer driving meaningful progress on DEI initiatives 💡Less satisfied with how their employer is getting involved in social issues 💡Feel less protected by their employer from burnout Do you know how well your DEI initiatives work for your disabled employees? If you're an Australian organisation, book an intro chat to discuss how I can help (link in the comments). #DisabilityInclusion #WorkplaceInclusion #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #HR #People #Culture #AinsleeHooperConsulting #DEI #HumanResources

“The best advice I can give is, just do it – just employ a person with a disability. Next week or next month, say those small but very powerful words to a person with a disability, which are, ‘You start on Monday.’ We can talk about it for as long as we like, we can plan projects, we can work on analysis – you just need to do it.” #DisabilityInclusion #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #DEI #HR #HumanResources #PeopleAndCulture #DisabilityEmployment

Curious about the Disability Economy? Not sure why it's essential to your business? Explore insights from our Forbes article that encourages corporate leaders like you to usher in an era of greater inclusivity and humaneness in the global business landscape.

Here's a very interesting article summary on aSuggestion on the "noting about us without us" movement. <If you're willing, please Like/Share> www.aSuggestion.com #employeeengagement #humanresources #HR #feedback #work #working #employees #employers #wellnessandcare #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #disabilities #autism #IDD #aSuggestion #LifeImproved

📣 Speaker announcement - Disability at Work Online Summit 2024. We are delighted Carrie Pawley and Elan Roberts from the Environment Agency, will be joining us to talk about 'Supporting employees with energy limiting conditions to continue to work'. In the 20 minute session Carrie and Elan will explore: 🔸 Understanding the size of the problem and what the underlying challenges are 🔸 Adapting D&I policies and procedures to support staff with long-term health conditions 🔸 Upskilling line managers 🔸 How the Fatigue Network and the DEI team work together to support individuals through the process 🔸 Examples of cost-free adjustments that have made a difference at the Environment Agency Join Carrie, Elan and 20+ disability inclusion experts, hundreds of diversity, inclusion and HR professionals, along with employee network members on 18 September - 09:00 to 17:10 BST. Book now to save £20. To view the full agenda and book your place, please visit - https://lnkd.in/eYsiJ8A Summit kindly sponsored by: Texthelp #DILeaders #Diversity #Inclusion #DisabilityConfident

📣 Speaker announcement - Disability at Work Online Summit 2024. We are delighted Carrie Pawley and Elan Roberts from the Environment Agency, will be joining us to talk about 'Supporting employees with energy limiting conditions to continue to work'. In the 20 minute session Carrie and Elan will explore: 🔸 Understanding the size of the problem and what the underlying challenges are 🔸 Adapting D&I policies and procedures to support staff with long-term health conditions 🔸 Upskilling line managers 🔸 How the Fatigue Network and the DEI team work together to support individuals through the process 🔸 Examples of cost-free adjustments that have made a difference at the Environment Agency Join Carrie, Elan and 20+ disability inclusion experts, hundreds of diversity, inclusion and HR professionals, along with employee network members on 18 September - 09:00 to 17:10 BST. Book now to save £20. To view the full agenda and book your place, please visit - https://lnkd.in/eYsiJ8A Summit kindly sponsored by: Texthelp #DILeaders #Diversity #Inclusion #DisabilityConfident