5 Ways to Avoid Job Interview Bias
When searching for candidates to fill a position, it is important to stay as impartial as possible. You want to bring in the best person for the job without consideration of age, gender, diversability (diverse ability), religion, or race. Unfortunately, many people have unconscious interview bias that can affect the hiring process. Unconscious biases, or […]
What to Know if Sections 504 and 508 of the ADA Apply to Your Business
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) helps protect people with diversabilities (diverse abilities). Its primary job is to increase accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. Two sections of the ADA, 504 and 508, apply specifically to federal departments and agencies, meaning private sector businesses and businesses that receive federal funding are exempt from these […]
Six Ways to Make Your Website More Accessible
A 2019 report from Hootsuite and We Are Social found that people are currently spending an average of over six hours online every day. Some are spending even more time online than that between work and other extracurricular activities that are now virtual due to COVID. Many people take for granted how easy it is […]
504/508 Compliance in the Time of COVID-19
There is no question that COVID-19 has changed the way that we work and interact. Many employees are spending more time working at home or in offices with fewer colleagues than before, including federal agency workers. For those with diversabilities (diverse abilities), this can present challenges that these agencies have not had to prepare for […]
What to Expect from a Federal Contractor Compliance Audit
The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will sometimes conduct audits to ensure equal opportunity in the workplace. The audit process is thorough and ranges from paperwork reviews to an on-site audit that ensures compliance with postings of current EEO notices. An audit does not necessarily mean that there is anything […]
Understanding the EEOC Complaint Process
Receiving an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint against your company or agency can be stressful, time-consuming, and expensive. Additionally, if word gets out about the complaint, it can harm your reputation. The good news is that there are ways to resolve the case outside of the EEOC so that your employee gets what he […]
Accommodating Blind and Visually Impaired Employees During COVID-19
Back in March, most of us thought that we would be back to “normal life†by May or June. Unfortunately, though, it looks like coronavirus is around to stay. Some people are beginning to head back to offices now. While social distancing and adhering to new rules in the office may be simple for many, […]
Get to Know the Baltimore Deaf Community
September is International Deaf Awareness Month! In Maryland, we have the privilege of being surrounded by the richness of the Deaf community. The Maryland School for the Deaf has two campuses and a short drive to Washington DC is Gallaudet University, the world’s only university designed to be barrier-free for Deaf and Hard of Hearing […]
Reducing Barriers for Deaf Employees During COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed the way we work, from offices and organizations moving towards a completely remote model to essential businesses implementing social distancing and new hygiene practices. While these measures are pivotal for public health during the pandemic, they are posing brand new challenges for those with diversabilities (diverse abilities), including the Deaf community. As […]
4 Things You Need to Know About Diversability in the Workplace
A diverse workplace is beneficial for everyone. When you hire people who have different backgrounds and a wide variety of experiences, you get different perspectives. These perspectives can help you relate better to your clients and customers and even improve your offerings. If you have been considering overhauling your diversity and inclusion policies, there are […]