Disability Pride Month: Promoting Inclusion and Advocacy in the Workplace

My fellow HR Professionals, July is Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of people with disabilities. According to the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, in 2021 there were roughly 42.5 million “civilian non-institutionalized” disabled folk in this country. That’s roughly 13% of that same civilian non-institutionalized population. Other sources,…
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Promoting Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace: A Guide for HR Professionals

Dear HR Professionals, As we continue to observe Mental Health Awareness Month this May, it’s crucial to reflect on the importance of mental health inclusion in the workplace. Creating an environment that supports mental health not only benefits employees but also enhances overall productivity and work satisfaction. Let’s explore strategies for mental health accommodation, providing…
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EEOC Cracking Down on Age Discrimination Cases

In recent months, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has settled several large age discrimination complaints totaling millions of dollars in fines, fees, penalties, and payments to those affected. In fact, the EEOC has announced that age discrimination is one of the priorities identified in its new Strategic Enforcement Plan. Most recently, on December 19,…
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National Dyslexia Awareness Month

Dyslexia affects around one in five people around the world. So, it’s no surprise that many celebrities have it too! Athletes, actors, inventors, entrepreneurs, musicians, authors, and artists have all made the list. Some of the famous people with dyslexia include Tom Cruise, Whoopi Goldberg, Tucker Carlson, and Ozzy Osbourne. Now that’s quite an eclectic…
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