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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Embrace National Disability Independence Day—There’s a Business Case

Hey there, fabulous readers! Today, July 26th, we’re coming together to celebrate National Disability Independence Day, a special day dedicated to recognizing the incredible contributions of individuals with disabilities and exploring the world of workplace inclusivity. So, let’s dive in and explore the business case, perks of having disabled employees, and get down to business…
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Circle K Reaches $8 Million Settlement with EEOC for Discrimination

Circle K Stores Inc. recently reached an $8,000,000 conciliation agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to resolve a disability, pregnancy, and retaliation discrimination lawsuit. The EEOC found reasonable cause to believe Circle K denied reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees and employees with disability. Some of the actions employees were forced to face…
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