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Hey Gen X: Time to Protect Your Income

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…

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Empowering Entrepreneurs With Disabilities Through E-Commerce

An unexpected disability can seem to wreak havoc on your plans for the future, especially if you’re an aspiring entrepreneur. Although 1 in 4 people in the United States experience some form of disability, new disabilities can feel both isolating and limiting, in their own way. Individuals with disabilities may experience significant mental stress compared…

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Three Tips for Creating Inclusive and Sustainable Work Environments

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…

The importance of disability insurance for Gen X

Hey Gen X: Time to Protect Your Income

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…

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Creating an Inclusive Environment in Education

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…

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Creating an Inclusive Environment: Supporting Employees with Disabilities

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…

Attracting New Hires With Disabilities

Showcase Your Inclusivity: Attracting New Hires With Disabilities

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…