Employers Can Do More for Workers with Disabilities

?Labor market data shows that people with disabilities are back to work at pre-pandemic employment levels after being disproportionately laid off during the pandemic. But these workers remain a largely untapped talent... Read more »

Remote Work Helps People with Disabilities Land Jobs

?Federal data shows that the number of people with disabilities finding employment is increasing. Disability advocates credit the rise in remote work. In October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly report... Read more »

How One Nonprofit Helps Blind Workers Find Jobs

?People who are blind play an integral role in the federal government’s operations. Since 2010, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a nonprofit in Alexandria, Va., has paired employees who have visual... Read more »

Does Your Company Offer Hearing Benefits?

?Employers’ diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives often overlook employees with hearing problems, according to a recent survey of about 800 employees by TruHearing, a hearing health care benefits platform in Draper,... Read more »

Cancer Cases on the Rise: Here’s What Employers Should Know

The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to an increase in cancer cases nationwide. Learn which demographics are at increased risk of being diagnosed and what employers can… Read more »

When Should Service Dogs Come to Work?

?On June 30, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sued arts-and-crafts retailer Hobby Lobby for refusing to reasonably accommodate and then firing an employee with mental health problems who requested the... Read more »

Tips for Addressing Burnout in the Workplace

?Robert Bogue, president of Indiana-based technology company Thor Projects, and Terri Bogue, the company’s chief operations officer, have both experienced burnout in their lives. They’ve dealt with high levels of stress that... Read more »

6 Ways to Become a More Empathetic Organization

?The Great Recession has caused many workers to become increasingly particular about what they look for in an employer. As a result, companies have been scrambling to identify ways to recruit and... Read more »

Tips for Workers to Avoid Burnout

?Robert Bogue, president of Indiana-based technology company Thor Projects, and Terri Bogue, the company’s chief operations officer, have both experienced burnout in their lives. They’ve dealt with high levels of stress that... Read more »

EEOC, DOJ Warn Companies: Do Not Use AI to Discriminate

?Employers must review their artificial intelligence tools to ensure they are not violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), according to new guidance released by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and... Read more »