Disability:IN

According to Accenture, #MentalHealth impacts 9 out of 10 employees - with 69% experiencing mental health issues personally and 88% knowing someone affected - yet only 33% of employees self-identify as having mental health challenges. Although there is much progress to be made in addressing mental health in the workplace, we are experiencing a shift in perception; the Disability:IN 2023 Disability Equality Index® uncovered best practices like 92% of participating companies offering mental health or employee assistance programs (EAPs). We recognize that the mental health journey is unique to every person, and we are honoring #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth by sharing supporting tools and resources that you can use to help advance mental health awareness and inclusion in the workplace. You can compile your "toolkit" by visiting https://lnkd.in/g7xm6Kav #DisabilityIncusion [ID: Green backdrop with an illustration of the human brain that depicts the journey of mental health, including disability icons. White text reads Mental Health Awareness Month. On the bottom right is a white Disability:IN icon logo.]

Did you know that 72% of European Fortune 500 companies prioritize #Disability in their sustainability reports, outpacing the U.S. at 65%? As sustainability reporting becomes mandatory in Europe, the focus on #Inclusion is clear. We encourage you to explore how businesses are embracing 'double materiality' to embed #DisabilityInclusion into their core strategies and uncover the latest trends in inclusion and sustainability identified in our latest report, On the Verge: Disability and Sustainability Reporting an Analysis of Sustainability Reporting Practices in the European Fortune 500. You can read Jon McGowan's Forbes article for more insight: https://lnkd.in/gg5akqBe #CSRD

With the launch of our Early Career Talent Accelerator, we are excited to be partnering with Disability:IN Corporate Partner companies to address the need for disability-focused development programs that empower #Disabled professionals to thrive early in their career journeys. This accelerator program is a crucial link to increasing #DisabilityInclusion in the workplace through the retention and advancement of professionals with disabilities in the workforce, and we are keen to learn how the program will support long-term growth for these Early Career Talent Accelerator participants. This is only the start! Check out the article at https://lnkd.in/gVcYm8BV via Kristen Parisi (of HR Brew ™️). [ID: Blue gradient background behind white and green text, Disability:IN Early Career Talent Accelerator. "Getting employees in the door - that's only half the battle. You want to retain, develop, advance, and grow your talent. And that should include your talent that's disabled." - Jill Houghton, President & CEO, Disability:IN. To the right is a line divider separating Jill's quote from her headshot. Jill is a woman with blonde hair wearing a blue-collared black pin-stripped polo, smiling in front of a white wall.]

Data from the 2023 Disability Equality Index® uncovered that only 5% of the 485 Disability Equality Index participating companies have advancement and retention programs for their employees with #Disabilities. Today, we are addressing this gap by launching the Early Career Talent Accelerator to support the unique experiences and needs of employees with disabilities to provide relevant and culturally competent professional development. With support from Disability:IN Corporate Partner network, the Early Career Talent Accelerator is a first-of-its-kind development program developed by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities - aiming to address essential workplace skills through a 12-week curriculum. We are proud to provide a program that focuses on professionals with disabilities to help increase awareness and promote equal opportunity in the workplace. You can learn more about the Early Career Talent Accelerator at https://lnkd.in/gJCrMby6 #DisabilityRepresentation [ID: Blue background with circular green frames with headshots of the 25 Early Career Talent Accelerator participants next to text, 2024 Early Career Talent Accelerator Cohort :IN. Participants include: Chiril Calin, Pfizer. Olivia Christmann, Pegasystems Inc. Tolliver Davis, Walmart Inc. Brittany Embry, UnitedHealth Group. Alyse Erickson, NextGen Coordinator. Jon Fancher, Ernst & Young. Katie Frayer, Whirlpool Corporation. Colleen Giblin, Gartner. Alex Gill, Dell. Agathe Ibe, Micron Technology. Amanda Kauffman, Medline. Lucas Kilcoin-McPherren, Blue Origin. Alexander Lieberman, Wells Fargo. Shannon Maher, Manager, NextGen Initiatives. Corinne Marlrow, Discover. Angela Martin, Lenovo. Brittany Notaroberta, Neiman Marcus Group. Victoria O'Rear, Northrop Grumman Corporation. Andrea Pitts, Experian. Sena Pottackal, Current Global. Robert Slater, Reckitt. Kaitlin Strathdee, Intel. McCall Tiecher, Charles Schwab. Harrison Tu, US Bank. Benjamin Wu, Unum.]

During National Small Business Week, we’re taking a moment to recognize the critical contributions of small and #DisabilityOwned businesses and their owners who are helping contribute to our global economy. Today, we are proud to highlight the true size and scale of the Disability Owned Business Enterprise (#DOBE) community, including the 720 Disability:IN certified DOBEs in our network, and the 1.8 million disabled small business owners who are helping drive #DisabilityInclusion nationwide. Small businesses play a vital role in the US economy and are often foundational within the communities they serve. You can check out EARN to build a toolbox of resources that can assist you in nurturing the ingenuity, commitment, and diversity of disability-owned businesses by visiting https://lnkd.in/giXmnk2n #DisabilityRepresentation [ID: Dark blue, green, and light blue background with a Disability:IN Disability-Owned Business icon bage. On the left is text above a list that is separated by icons, Size & Scale of the Disability-Owned Business Community. 1.3 billion people with disabilities worldwide. 386 million working-age people with disabilities. People with disabilities are 2x more likely to be self-employed. 1.8 million disabled small business owners in the U.S. 720 Certified DOBEs.]

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our live event hosted by Bridgette C. Anderson and Justis Myers! If you were not able to join us live, check out this quick recap providing a high-level overview of Disability:IN’s upcoming two-part event, Virtual Disability Career Connection Event, Presented by Disability:IN Inclusion Works Companies. The goal of the event - outside of connecting job-seekers with disabilities and top companies - aims to create a broad pipeline of #DisabilityTalent for Disability:IN Inclusion Works’ companies that are actively hiring talented professionals with disabilities. Thank you to the companies who will be participating! As a reminder, there’s still time to register for this connection event by visiting https://lnkd.in/g3WangAT #DisabilityRecruiting #DisabilityEmployment [VD: Light green, white, and dark green backdrop with dark blue icons behind three speaker boxes, a lower-third, and a sliding ticker. The lower third reads, Brief Overview! What you need to know about the connection events. The ticker reads, you can register for the connection events: https://lnkd.in/g3WangAT. At the top is a QR Code to register and a Disability:IN logo. Speakers on the screen include Bridgette Anderson, Justis Myers, and an ASL Interpreter.] Transcript: This event in particular is a two part event, and it's pretty broad because what we're wanting to do is build broad pipeline for these companies who are looking for candidates with disabilities. And so I'm giving them a platform to tell you all what they do and who they are and where they are, what organizations or what businesses within the orgs are hiring, and more importantly, the talent process. 

Are you #OpenToWork? The Disability:IN team is expanding, and we are actively hiring talented professionals to help us achieve an #Inclusive global economy where people with #Disabilities participate fully and meaningfully. You can check out the current open positions across our team and apply using the links below. + Accounting Manager - This person will oversee daily accounting tasks, including payables, receivables, bank reconciliation, and month-end close. Application Link: https://lnkd.in/g8CEAf6a + Manager, Public Relations - This person will lead strategic communication efforts, help boost brand visibility, and engage stakeholders. Application Link: https://lnkd.in/gwiV5F2j Do you know someone who would be a perfect fit? Please TAG them in the comments or SHARE this post with your network! #NowHiring ID: Blue gradient background with accessibility icons behind text, Disability:IN Candidates Wanted!

IN The Know: Spring Career Connection Event with Bridgette & Justis We're going LIVE and you’re invited to join Disability:IN’s Social Media Associate as they chat with our Director of Talent Acquisition, Bridgette Anderson to explore tips for job seekers and highlight upcoming opportunities for disabled professionals to connect with Disability:IN's corporate partners. If you are a professional who is seeking tips for securing meaningful employment or curious to learn how you can potentially work for one of Disability:IN’s Corporate Partners, this event is for YOU! This chat will be streamed live to LinkedIn and Facebook on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at /11 AM PST/1 PM CST/2 PM EST. If you are or know someone who would benefit greatly from this event, we encourage you to help spread the word by sharing this event!

Professionals with #Disabilities who are seeking meaningful employment: Disability:IN is hosting "IN The Know: Spring Career Connection Event with Bridgette C. Anderson & Justis Myers" TODAY! Attendees will learn about two upcoming connection events that will bring together Disability:IN Inclusion Works company recruiters and #DisabilityTalent. Don't miss out! Please help spread the word by tagging your colleagues or sharing this post with your network! #DisabilityRecruiting

Reporting on #Disability in business is on the verge of widespread adoption. Here's why you should care: Our newest report, "On the Verge: Disability and Sustainability Reporting," focuses on regulatory modernization and its impact on sustainability disclosures among Fortune 500 companies in Europe. The report explores the state of European disclosures today to contextualize the disability disclosure landscape of tomorrow. Check out the full report by Reid Jewett Smith, Ph.D. and Jacob Wilson at https://lnkd.in/gPAhsfcM #DisabilityRepresentation #CSRD #ESRS ID1: Dark green backdrop with a map of Europe and decorative gradient shapes behind a white Disability:IN logo on the bottom right. At the top left text reads, Reporting on disability in business is on the verge of widespread adoption. Below the text is a white rounded box with text, Here's why it matters, to the left of a decorative green arrow. ID2: Dark green backdrop with decorative gradient shapes behind text, The Research: The European Commission has mandated new standards to make reporting on disability a more common practice among multinational companies operating in the EU. Disability:IN’s new report examines the current state of sustainability disclosures and how they’re changing to include disability reporting. On the top right is a white pin with a circular EU flag. ID3: Dark green backdrop with decorative gradient shapes behind text, In an analysis of the European Fortune 500 companies’ sustainability reporting practices from 2021-2023. Here's what we found:. Below the text are three vertical banners with light blue icons and text, 99% report on non-financial data annually. 72% report on disability inclusion. 30% disclose disability workforce participation percentages. ID4: Dark green backdrop with decorative gradient shapes behind text, Updated regulations are formalizing disability disclosure in European reporting standards. Below the text is a vertical banner with a light blue checklist icon above text, Disability appears in nine separate disclosure requirements in the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). To the right is a white circular Disability INclusion Sustainability badge. IDs continue in the comments section...