What it Takes to Become a Diverse Certified Business
Every business is in the relationship business. With the right connections, diverse businesses can uncover incredible opportunities. Getting certified as a diverse-owned business exposes your business to other like-minded organizations, which helps you to build connections. Additionally, diversity certifications act as proof that your company meets inclusion, equality, and diverse requirements, and you can do […]
What to Look For When You Hire Technical Writers
Technical writing is still a highly sought-after ability in the industry, with demand anticipated to increase by 10% between 2014 and 2024. Therefore, getting the right fit for your business is crucial to addressing your customer’s needs through adequate technical documentation, all while communicating your company’s brand and message. Here are some of the factors […]
What is a Section 508 Compliance Coordinator?
Federal agencies and organizations need professionals to lead and govern Section 508 programs. This improves compliance, shows the importance of accessibility, and lessens legal penalties. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act serves as a key milestone for accessibility by defining the scope of responsibilities for accessibility in the U.S. Federal Government. The success of a […]
Building a Company Culture that Promotes Inclusion
We can all agree that inclusion is a significant factor in any workplace, especially in creating a harmonious workplace. Unfortunately, understanding inclusion is not as easy as you may think, as most companies assume that a diversified workplace directly translates to an inclusive one. Working with a certified diversability service provider is your best bet […]
National Website Accessibility Consulting Services
With the recent explosion of litigation for websites that present barriers to access, it is becoming more important every day for organizations to conduct a deep dive audit on their website to ensure Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 compliance Once that audit is complete, working with quality website accessibility consulting services is […]
Exploring the Importance of Technical Writing in Business Contexts
Technical writing has been an important part of the business world since the time of the Industrial Revolution when more people began using machinery as part of their daily work routines. Today, the importance of technical writing in business contexts cannot be understated. Technical writing is a wide-ranging field, extending from manuals for machinery use […]
Who Would Need an American Sign Language Interpreter to Facilitate Effective Communication?
Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals all have their own preferences for the best way to communicate with hearing individuals. While not all people in this community prefer American Sign Language (ASL) over lip-reading or communication access real time translation (CART) services, it is important to keep an ASL interpreter either on staff or on-call. Below are […]
EY Entrepreneurs Access Network’s second cohort of Black and Latino entrepreneurs includes Applied Development
The Entrepreneurs Access Network supports Black and Latino entrepreneurs to help further grow their companies and close long-standing disparity gaps Baltimore, MD 4/1/22 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently announced the 2022 cohort of the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network (EAN). A nationwide business accelerator, EAN is a comprehensive, executive program designed to support […]
3 Inclusive Tips for Employee Appreciation
Employee Appreciation Day technically only happens once a year, but showing your employees how much you appreciate them is something that you should endeavor to do regularly. It improves employee engagement and retention while letting them know that they are doing a good job. When deciding how to reward employees for their hard work, it […]
The Benefits of Mentoring Other Business Owners
January is National Mentoring Month and a great opportunity to learn more about the benefits of mentoring other business owners. When entrepreneurs are first starting out in business, they often need someone to guide them through the initial processes. Moreover, they may also need to bounce ideas off of seasoned business owners to gauge whether […]