The 2022 Disability Equality Index shows more companies are exercising initiatives and practices to be inclusive of disabled professionals.
The report also found that 6% of companies now have someone who openly identifies as disabled on their corporate board, and 74% of companies have investments with disability-owned businesses, showing not only an internal change, but an effort to diversify outside relationships as well.
According to Jill Houghton, the president and CEO of Disability:IN, the call for disability inclusion at work, coupled with the"global talent shortage" has made it vital for companies"to rethink how they hire, develop and cultivate talent." Ninety-six percent of companies in the report offer flexible work options, making completing certain tasks more accessible and accommodating. Fifty percent are also investing in new technology to help advance digital accessibility.
Kennedy Jr., who is a pediatric bone cancer survivor and amputee, says that companies that have made the effort to create these equitable workspaces are"making a commitment at the highest level" to support and uplift their disabled talent. "Individuals with disabilities are extremely adaptive and creative because they've had to be creative and adaptive to different environments, their whole lives," Kennedy Jr. tells CNBC Make It."There's also much less turnover with employees with disabilities. They're just so grateful to have a job and somebody to give them a chance, that they're going to be extremely loyal.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Valley teachers utilize ‘Amazon Wishlist’s’ to help meet back to school needsTeachers around the Valley are preparing their classrooms for the new school year. Some are turning to Amazon Wishlists for help making sure their students have everything they need. abc15
Consulte Mais informação »
Rivian’s Amazon EV Vans Are on the WayAmazon has begun using production versions of Rivian's electric vans this week, starting in these major cities.
Consulte Mais informação »
Former White House press secretary Jay Carney hops from Amazon to AirbnbEXCLUSIVE: Former White House press secretary Jay Carney will move from Amazon to Airbnb as global head of policy and communications.
Consulte Mais informação »
Brazil prosecutors charge suspects in murder of Amazon pairRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Public prosecutors have charged three individuals with the June murder of British journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira in the remote western reaches of Brazil's Amazon rainforest, according to a statement.
Consulte Mais informação »
Pack in more savings before it’s time to go back to school thanks to AmazonGet these backpack deals now before you realize the summer’s over.
Consulte Mais informação »