Employees who feel valued are the backbone of every high-performing organization. This sentiment is echoed by data collected by the McKinsey group, which shows that workplaces that champion executive diversity and inclusion are 25% more likely to report above-average profits compared to their less inclusive peers. Similarly, many modern employees want to work for…
Remote work has become the new normal for many people across the world. This shift toward hybrid or fully remote work modules has also made a variety of jobs more accessible to disabled people. Even if the bulk of your work takes place outside of the office, obtaining profitable remote work opportunities may require you…
If you’re in your mid-to-late 40s, the options to protect your income may be coming to an end. If you don’t have income-protection disability insurance, you may find it’s more difficult to get it and that the cost is increasing. Disability insurance? Yes, basic disability insurance is most affordable way to protect your income…
Today’s diverse educational landscape requires an emphasis on inclusivity. An inclusive environment in education is one where all students, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, are given equal opportunities to learn, participate, and succeed. This approach is not just about providing physical accessibility but also about adapting teaching methods, curricula, and attitudes to cater to…
Creating an inclusive work environment is crucial for your business’s long-term growth. An intentional approach to inclusivity can reduce turnover, boost morale, and help your company avoid expensive lawsuits. Intentionally promoting inclusivity can help you tap into a larger talent pool, too. One in six people has a disability, meaning millions of applicants are…
By Jesse Clark of Soulful Travel With competition for workers still high, employers need to take into consideration all possible candidates when recruiting new hires. Here we discusses how employers can make their workplace more inclusive and inviting for persons with disabilities. Inclusive Language in Job Descriptions It is important to consider using language…
Disability is hardly ever predictable. Accidents happen, and conditions can arise or worsen at any time. The professional world doesn’t stop spinning, waiting for people with disabilities to adapt to a new lifestyle. However, it’s certainly possible for employers to support potential and current employees when navigating disabilities. Employers can close the disability inclusion…
While your body may be different from someone else’s, one thing you have in common with the rest of the world is the need to exercise and stay active. The good news is that there are many different ways to stay fit, regardless of your body or situation, and you don’t necessarily need to go…
Everybody wants to find a workplace that values its employees and provides a healthy working environment. However, 93% of Americans suffer from work-related stress and millions more live in constant financial anxiety due to inadequate access to disability coverage. If this combination of stress and inadequate support sounds familiar, then you should know that you’re…
7.3 million students were living with disabilities in the U.S. public school system in the 2021-22 school year, making up 15% of national public school enrollment, according to data from the Pew Research Center. This number includes pre-k students through 12th graders. However, teenagers living with a disability, in particular, face unique challenges that…
