Welcome to this series of posts on Making Work Accessible! I’m so excited to share this deeper dive into accessibility at work, based on some content from a recent webinar and presentation.
We’re going to explore the phases of the employee life cycle: Attraction, Recruitment, Onboarding, Development, and Retention. I’ll share some accessibility and inclusion best practices in each of these areas, and also include a related benefit of disability inclusion.
Retaining with Disabilities
Best Practices
- Say yes to accommodations so people can get the work done – and make overall changes to policies and practices
- Provide clear performance expectations and regular feedback
- Provide accessible facilities, transportation, and communication
- Train leaders on challenges faced by disabled employees
Business Benefit
Employee Engagement and Retention: When employees with disabilities feel valued and included, they tend to be more engaged and loyal. Studies show a positive correlation between disability inclusion and employee retention rates.
How Do I Do This?
I’d love for you to get in touch to chat about how I may be able to help you implement these best practices!
I also have a project in the works for you to learn more about implementation – coming for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in October this year.
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