{"id":3957,"date":"2024-12-17T14:32:48","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T20:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeworks.org\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=3957"},"modified":"2024-12-17T14:49:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T20:49:01","slug":"10-ways-to-be-an-inclusive-employer","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeworks.org\/blog\/10-ways-to-be-an-inclusive-employer\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Be An Inclusive Employer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<section class=\"page-hero left gutenberg-block style-two-column\" id=\"\" >\n\t<div class=\"outer page-hero__outer pad-top-default pad-bottom-default\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner page-hero__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"page-hero__copy-wrapper \">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"page-hero__copy-wrapper-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"page-hero__preheader\">Blog<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"page-hero__header\">10 Ways to Be An Inclusive Employer<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"buttons-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"page-hero__side-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"page-hero__item\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"page-hero__item-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"page-hero__item-copy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t11\/18\/2024\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wysiwyg left gutenberg-block\" id=\"\">\n\t<div class=\"outer wysiwyg__outer pad-top-default pad-bottom-default\">\n\t\t<div class=\"inner wysiwyg__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__text-wrapper wysiwyg__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"main-content\">\n<div class=\"blog-container\">\n<article id=\"post-48617\" class=\"article-default post-48617 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-disability-inclusion tag-accessibility tag-accessible-spaces tag-accessible-workplace tag-accessible-workplaces tag-accommodations tag-disability tag-disability-inclusion tag-disability-minnesota tag-disability-myths tag-employees-with-disabilities tag-employment-barriers tag-inclusion tag-inclusive-hiring-practices tag-inclusive-workplaces tag-lifeworks tag-lifeworks-mn tag-workplace-accommodations\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>By Catarina Rivera, MSEd, MPH, CPACC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Creating an inclusive workplace means making sure every employee, including disabled employees, feels valued and supported. By taking proactive actions, employers can foster a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. It\u2019s also good for business as employees who feel supported will be able to do their best work.<\/p>\n<p>As a disability public speaker, DEIA consultant, and content creator, I aim to make disability inclusion easy to understand. My lived experience as a deafblind woman with Usher Syndrome has given me direct insight into the workplace experience for disabled employees. Many think that disability inclusion is expensive or highly technical to implement, but many best practices for inclusion are cost-free.<\/p>\n<p>Here are ten practical ways to be an inclusive employer, with strategies that you can begin implementing right away.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Representation Matters: Start at the Top<\/h3>\n<p>Do you have any openly disabled executives? Representation at the leadership level sends a powerful message that your company values diversity and inclusion. Consider hiring or promoting disabled talent to senior roles to demonstrate your commitment. An openly disabled executive who is well-informed about disability rights, disability history, ableism, etc. and is confident in their own disability identity can be a wonderful model for others. Having open conversations about disability and not being afraid to use the word can also set the right tone for the entire organization.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Invest Financially in Inclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Making a real commitment to inclusion requires a financial investment. Allocate resources toward creating accessible spaces, developing inclusion initiatives, employee training, providing accommodations, and other related initiatives. This shows that you\u2019re serious about making inclusion part of the way your company does business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__image-wrapper wysiwyg__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wysiwyg__image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lifeworks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-inclusive-1.png\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__text-wrapper wysiwyg__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>3. Executives: Lead by Example<\/h3>\n<p>Executives should engage in their own learning journeys about disability inclusion. Show vulnerability\u2014it\u2019s okay not to have all the answers. Leaders who are open about their learning process inspire others to follow suit. A prompt to use in conversation can be: \u201cI\u2019m learning about disability and how to be more accessible. I welcome your feedback as I work on this.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>4. Create a Clear and Understandable Accommodations Process<\/h3>\n<p>A streamlined, transparent process for requesting accommodations is key. Make sure employees understand how to request accommodations and collaborate with them to find the best solutions. It\u2019s important to acknowledge that employees may not always know exactly what they need, especially if they haven\u2019t been exposed to available options. Disabled employees should not be expected to be experts on accommodations for their disabilities\u2013nobody trains us in this! It\u2019s also important to ensure that managers are informed about their role in the accommodations process and how to support their employees.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Design with Accessibility in Mind from the Beginning<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t treat accessibility as an afterthought. Whether it\u2019s building an office space, creating digital tools, or developing policies, consider accessibility from the very beginning. For example, require accessibility plans for all major projects and ensure that work and employee engagement initiatives meet clear accessibility guidelines. Making accessibility mandatory instead of a nice-to-have will make a real difference.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Prioritize Disability Inclusion at Every Level<\/h3>\n<p>Disability inclusion needs to be a priority across the organization, not just in certain areas of the organization. Whether you\u2019re running meetings, hosting events, or hiring, think about how accessibility fits into these processes. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always send out meeting agendas in advance to help everyone participate fully.<\/li>\n<li>Always send out meeting notes after a meeting to support everyone in understanding the key decisions and action items.<\/li>\n<li>For events, offer a quiet space and ask about accessibility needs during registration.<\/li>\n<li>During hiring, send interview questions in advance and ensure captions are available for all video calls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__image-wrapper wysiwyg__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wysiwyg__image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.lifeworks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/blog-inclusive-2.png\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__text-wrapper wysiwyg__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>7. Hire and Promote Disabled Talent<\/h3>\n<p>Actively seek out disabled candidates and give them opportunities to advance within your company. Partner with disability organizations and disability employment companies, and make sure job listings are accessible and promoted to a broad audience. Don\u2019t forget to include accessibility information in job postings so candidates know what to expect. Review your job descriptions to ensure ableist requirements are removed. Some common examples are being able to lift 50 pounds and having a driver\u2019s license. Assess whether these requirements are necessary for the roles. As a blind person, I cannot drive anymore but I still have plenty to contribute to an employer.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Human Resources: Be a Champion of Inclusion<\/h3>\n<p>HR departments have a unique opportunity to lead in creating an inclusive workplace. Examine your hiring processes to see where improvements can be made. Standardize accessibility best practices throughout your hiring process. For example, examine where you can assess skills through tasks instead of verbal interviews. Focus on the employee journey within your organization to create support for disabled employees to advance to leadership roles. Embrace the opportunity to make disability-related training mandatory within your organization to ensure foundational disability awareness knowledge is learned by everyone and that microaggressions are minimized. Your processes should empower candidates and employees to succeed without additional barriers.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Ask the Right Questions<\/h3>\n<p>Inclusivity requires ongoing effort. Encourage everyone in your organization to ask questions like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cHave we considered disability?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHave we considered accessibility?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even if you\u2019re still learning, asking these questions brings inclusion to the forefront and ensures that it\u2019s not overlooked.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Support Allies and Reduce Pressure on Self-Advocacy<\/h3>\n<p>Too often, the burden of advocating for inclusion falls on disabled employees. Shift the focus to allies and colleagues. Allies should take on the responsibility of asking questions and ensuring accessibility. Remember, disabled employees may not always know the best practices or solutions, as disability often comes through a medical lens that doesn\u2019t necessarily focus on adapting to the workplace or daily life.<\/p>\n<h3>Creating Change<\/h3>\n<p>By following these steps, you can create an environment where all employees feel welcome and supported, whether they are nondisabled or disabled. 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