The past few months have seen significant advances in the fight against COVID-19. This includes an increase in the number of Americans being vaccinated as well as more detailed federal workplace health and safety related guidance. As employers with onsite employees continue to address these issues, and those with remote workers begin to think about…read more
Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace
Now more than ever, companies are prioritizing mental health and wellbeing. Creating a workplace culture that supports all employees is a good business practice, especially given the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Join the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) and Merck to find out how to “bring your A…read more
Celebrating ADA30: A Discussion on Youth Employment from the ADA Generation
In times of great change, we must also celebrate progress toward the goal of equal opportunity for people with disabilities. July marks the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The young people with disabilities who came of age after the passage of this landmark legislation are often called the “ADA…read more
Federal Agency Recruiting and Outreach: The Role of Accessible Online Content
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 1 PM – 2 PM ET Description: Establishing a talent pipeline of qualified individuals with disabilities is important for federal employers to ensure that they can meet their human capital needs now and in the future. A key component of creating this pipeline is ensuring that your agency’s online...read more
Increasing Disability Inclusion: Centralized Accommodation Programs as a Best Practice
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 1 PM – 2 PM ET Description: Today, companies increasingly understand that a diverse workforce inclusive of people with disabilities helps boost the bottom line through increased innovation, creativity, and productivity. Key to fostering such a disability-inclusive workplace is effective policies and processes for providing reasonable accommodations. A best…read more