Disability = Diversity! How to Recruit, Retain and Engage a Workforce with Diverse Abilities

Concurrent Session

Australia 3

Monday 04/18/2016 03:00 PM - 04:15 PM

1.25 SHRM PDCs, 1.25 HR Credit | Competencies: HR Expertise, Global & Cultural Effectiveness | Intended Audience: Senior-Level

Workplace Application:

Learn methods and principles on how inclusive and diverse work environments will drive your business toward sustainability, innovation and increased return on investment.

Learn how one unique, award-winning organization recruits, trains and retains a successful workforce with 80 percent of employees being individuals with disabilities. Connecting its business goals to its mission, creating an inclusive culture that focuses on ability instead of disability, and building a strategic employee engagement strategy has proven to be a strategy that has garnered much success. Learn from this seven-time Sloan Award Winner for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility, and winner of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, including Sustainability and Wellness. This session will show you how to:

· Dispel myths and preconceptions about employing individuals with disabilities, and have a renewed
understanding and appreciation for diversity as it relates to disability.

· Evaluate, prepare and support individuals with varying disabilities to succeed in the workforce.

· Create an inclusive and respectful culture and flexible work environment that leads to loyal, engaged and thriving employees.

Presenter:

Shavonne Singleton, public relations specialist,

Peckham Inc.

Presenter:

Sarah George, organizational employment manager,

Peckham Inc.

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